Council Member Place 4· 2021–2026
Rich Steves
Bedford
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 29:43
- Avg per meeting
- 1:09
- Segments
- 613
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Top issues during term (8)(General)
Street and Sidewalk Maintenance
About $2.55 million combined annually for street maintenance, funded by 4B and the 2021 street bond.
Zoning Ordinance Landscaping Updates
Developers and builders bear new landscaping costs; the city's tree reforestation fund (grown by roughly $200,000) gains broader uses including tree maintenance.
Citizen Board and Commission Appointments
None
Data Center Zoning
Potential future commercial investment impacts balanced against infrastructure and utility demands.
Old Bedford School Renovation
The project costs $1,364,000 and is fully funded by hotel occupancy taxes in the Tourism Fund.
Sewer Infrastructure Protection
Estimated $15 million in capital projects with potential stormwater fee adjustments for residents.
local leadership
While there isn't a direct price tag yet, a new leadership style could shift how the city spends its budget on things like schools and community programs.
Mosquito Control and Public Health
Operational costs adjusted for expanded mileage and potential in-house equipment acquisition.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Steves was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.