Council Member (Ward 3)· 2026-01-01 - 2029-12-31 (January 1 start and December 31 end per Green City Charter §4.1 council terms are four years beginning January 1 next following election; city council member page lists Term Expires December 31; sworn in as Ward 3 member Jan 5, 2026 per Jan 5, 2026 organizational meeting minutes)
Richard Brandenburg
Green
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 40:43
- Avg per meeting
- 2:24
- Segments
- 703
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Top issues during term (16)(Zoning)
Vape and smoke shop regulations (Ordinance 2026-22AA)
No direct cost, but grandfathered shops in prime locations may become more valuable, as Council Member Noble noted.
27.8-acre Massillon Road rezoning to multi-family
Unknown — the land currently sits unused by its industrial owner.
Greensburg Meadow planned development rezoning
A $1.5M-plus private investment, with potential RIDS/TIF funding for Greensburg Road improvements.
Residential driveway width rules
Pritt will pay a contractor to remove concrete to reach compliance.
Parking, loading and stacking regulations amendment (Ordinance 2026-23)
Could add modest site design costs for businesses building new drive-thrus, but no direct cost to the city.
Side setback variances for home addition, 261 Luzon Circle
Data center development standards
Side-yard shed variance, 2761 Superior Drive
Detached garage variances, 2858 Turkeyfoot Lake Road
Accessory structure height limits and RV storage
Regulation of smoke and vape shops
Proposed federal weakening of Section 106 historic review
No direct cost, but losing the CLG consultation role could jeopardize federal grant eligibility and protections for Green's historic sites.
Protection of Green's remaining industrial corridor
Losing industrial land could cost the city future tax-generating employers, but leaving it vacant generates no tax base either.
Proposed Moratorium on Storage Units
Storage units generate little income tax for the city while occupying commercially valuable land.
Front-yard accessory structure on constrained corner lot at 6287 Caribou Dr.
The homeowner faces higher costs for any alternative location or design.
East Liberty Schoolhouse historic plaque
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Brandenburg was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance 2026-25 — Zoning and Right-of-Way Fee Schedules
Redwood Rezoning — favorable recommendation to City Council (26-33)
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-08 — Greensburg Meadow rezoning
Greensburg Meadow Rezoning (Ordinance 2026-08) — public hearing held, no vote
Voting record (1)(Zoning)
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