Council Member· January 2026 – December 2029 (month-level start: January 2026 per shakerheightsoh.gov member page; month-level end: December 2029 per shakerheightsoh.gov member page)
Peter Chengelis
Shaker Heights
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 18:51
- Avg per meeting
- 1:34
- Segments
- 180
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Flock license plate reader contract
Taxpayer dollars currently fund the Flock contract, which speakers said would be better spent on youth programs, housing, and mental health.
Police Lieutenant promotional examination process
Cost exhibits for the written exam and assessment center were attached to the recommendation, but no total figure is stated in the materials provided.
Firefighter entry-level hiring pipeline
Animal control and kenneling services
$550,925 over two years.
Shaker Heights Municipal Court update
SEIU organizers cited at Bellefaire JCB picket
Fall fair housing training
2026–2031 Animal Control RFP
Cost figures were not included in the published agenda materials.
Golf course mowing noise and proposed crosswalk island
FOP Gold Unit labor agreement (2025-2027)
About $207,761 over three years, including pension and Medicare costs, a bit more than budgeted for 2026.
Elevator issues affecting tenants with disabilities
Police vehicle upfitting contract
Up to $250,000 over two years, about $25,000 per cruiser.
Firefighter Health and Safety — Gear Cleaning Equipment
If awarded, the grant covers 90% of the $75,000 cost, leaving the city with a $7,500 match from the existing fire budget.
Bulk item pickup program
Free during the pilot and for up to two pickups a year thereafter; extra pickups cost residents $150.
Firefighter Annual Medical Examinations
About $58,995 a year for 57 firefighters at $1,032 each, over three years.
Human Resources records retention schedule update
No cost figures were provided in the agenda materials.
police oversight
City taxpayers ultimately footed the bill for the outside investigation, which didn't come cheap.
Brush and Grass Bag Collection Changes
Police Lateral Eligibility List changes
Police entry-level hiring and declining applicant pool
Recruiting on digital platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn costs less than traditional print advertising.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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