City Council

City Council is the legislative body of the City of Chardon responsible for the drafting and passage of laws. To accomplish this task, Council frequently meets with the Manager, city staff, and the general public to identify and pursue the priorities of the City. Matters before City Council include economic development initiatives, finances, improving and maintaining utilities and infrastructure, local criminal laws, and nuisance abatement. Everything the City does comes through City Council in some fashion.

City Council consists of seven Council members, all of whom are elected "at-large" by the entire City. City Council members are part-time public servants elected for four-year terms. 

The Mayor is a member of City Council who presides over the legislative body, and serves as the official head of the municipality for all ceremonial and military defense purposes, and by the Courts for the purpose of serving civil process.  The Mayor does not have any veto authority over the acts of Council.

Council Meetings

Meetings of City Council are typically held on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, with the exception of City holidays. Meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Chardon Municipal Complex (111 Water St.) near the square. All meetings of City Council are open to the public.

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Agendas and Minutes 

Meet the Council

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    Christopher Grau

    Mayor/President of Council
    Contact Mayor Grau
    Phone: 4403211119

    Term Expires December 31, 2029.


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    Heather Means

    Vice Mayor
    Contact Vice Mayor Means
    Phone: 4404775618

    Term ends December 31, 2027.

    Currently serves as Chair of the Economic Development Committee and on the Service Committee.


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    Daniel Meleski

    Council Member
    Contact Member Meleski
    Phone: 4402868959

    Term ends December 31, 2029.

    Currently serves as Chair of the Safety Committee and on the Finance Committee.


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    Andrew Blackley

    Council Member
    Contact Member Blackley
    Phone: 2167806964

    Term ends December 31, 2029.

    Currently Serve as Chair of the Water & Sewer Committee and on the Legislative Committee.


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    Deborah Chuha

    Council Member
    Contact Member Chuha
    Phone: 4404877268

    Term ends December 31, 2027.

    Currently serves as Chair of the Service Committee and on the Economic Development Committee.


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    David Lelko

    Council Member
    Contact Member Lelko
    Phone: 4402260012

    Term ends December 31, 2029.

    Currently serves as Chair of the Finance Committee and on the Water & Sewer Committee.


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    Kyle Martin

    Council Member
    Contact Member Martin

    Term ends December 31, 2027.

    Currently serves as Chair of the Legislative Committee and on the Safety Committee.


Citizen Input

The Chardon City Council welcomes input from citizens regarding issues facing the community. Chardon residents are invited to attend Council meetings to voice their opinion and observe their city government at work. For those unable to attend meetings, letters or emails are also welcome.

While Council policy discourages the public reading of correspondence, copies of letters or emails addressed to Council will be provided to each member. Council thanks you in advance for your interest in the Chardon community.