Council Member· 2024-05-28–2029-12-01 (appointed and sworn in May 28, 2024 per city release and member page; elected to a four-year term starting January 2026; month-level end: December 2029 per shakerheightsoh.gov member page)
Tenille N. Kaus
Shaker Heights
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 1:04:28
- Avg per meeting
- 3:35
- Segments
- 772
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Top issues during term (5)(Budget)
Mayors/Managers 911 Fund
The discussion could affect how the city contributes to regional 911 dispatch costs, but no figures are available.
2027 tax budget
Property tax millage stays at 9.9 mills; projected $2.4M shortfall between revenue and spending.
Property tax rate and advance payments
Property tax revenue totals about $10.7 million; the millage rate stays flat for homeowners.
budget debate
Your property taxes and local fees fund this entire process, directly shaping how much you pay and where those dollars go.
city budget
The city's strong reserve protects against unexpected economic downturns and could mean more stable local taxes.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Kaus was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 26-83 — Accepting 9.9-mill tax rate set by Budget Commission
Adoption of the 2027 Tax Budget (Resolution No. 26-57)
2027 Tax Budget
2027 Tax Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027.
Voting record (2)(Budget)
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