City Council

City Council

City Council is the legislative branch of city government responsible for considering and passing laws (ordinances), within its constitutional authority, to protect and promote the safety, health, welfare and common good of the community.

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The Council of the City of Struthers consists of seven members, four elected from wards and three elected at-large. All council positions are elected for two-year terms. Among council's responsibilities are reviewing, revising and approving the city budget, authorizing the Board of Control to advertise and enter into contracts for various projects and collective bargaining agreements negotiated by the administration, and representing the concerns of their constituents in the making of public policy and providing services.

Council works through a committee system as they research and consider various proposals from individual council members, or the executive branch, requiring legislation. Each committee consists of three council members who make recommendations to the full body on matters within their area. Currently, the committees of council include Finance and Legislation, Police and Fire, Parks and Recreation, Business and Zoning, Public Utilities, General Improvements, Claims and Adjustments and State and Federal Grants. Typically, the Finance and Legislation Committee must also approve proposed legislation before council as a whole considers it.

All proposed legislation must receive a majority vote by City Council and be signed by the mayor to be enacted. Should the mayor veto the legislation, a two-thirds (5) votes of council is needed to override the mayor's veto.



BULLETIN

The City of Struthers is committed to ensuring fair and equal representation for all residents. Recently, concerns were brought to our attention regarding the current ward boundaries and population distribution within our city.

As populations change over time, it is important that ward boundaries are reviewed to ensure compliance with state law and the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote,” meaning each resident’s voice carries equal weight in local government.

City Council has been reviewing and discussing the process of redistricting our wards to make sure representation remains fair, balanced, and legally compliant for all citizens of Struthers. Transparency and public input will be important parts of this process, and we will continue to keep residents informed as discussions move forward.

Our goal is simple: to ensure every resident has equal representation and a strong voice in the future of our city.

Please see the attached proposed map that City Council has selected to move forward. Any resident with questions or concerns please contact City Hall or attend the City Council meetings at 7:00pm on May 27th, June 10th or June 24th to voice your concerns in a public setting.

Click Here to Download Proposed Redistricting Map

President of Council

Michael S. Patrick

President
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Councilwoman, 1st Ward

Lori A. Gomon

Councilwoman | 1st Ward
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Bob Deagan, Councilman, 2nd Ward

Bob Deagan

Councilman | 2nd Ward
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Councilman, 3rd Ward

Robert D. Burnside

Councilman | 3rd Ward
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Councilman, 4th Ward

Richard S. Bayus

Councilman | 4th Ward
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Council-At-Large

Dallas A. Bigley

Council - At - Large
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Council-At-Large

Megan L. Pingley

Council - At - Large
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Council-At-Large

James E. Baluck

Council - At - Large
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Clerk of Council

Megan Shorthouse

Clerk of Council
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