Council Member (at-large)· 2026–2027
Seth Walsh
Cincinnati
About
Seth Walsh's platform as a candidate for Ohio Treasurer focuses on reforming and improving the Treasurer’s office for all citizens. His key priorities include investing more state funds directly into Ohio's economy and pursuing pro-business policies without resorting to data center sellouts.
Campaign promises (3)
- transparencySeth Walsh campaigned on improving the Treasurer’s office to work better for all citizens of Ohio.
- developmentWalsh pitched investing more state money directly into Ohio.Related votes
- developmentWalsh stated that Ohio can maintain a pro-business stance without relying on data center sellouts.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 43
- Total speaking time
- 1:49:42
- Avg per meeting
- 2:33
- Segments
- 2059
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Top issues during term (4)(Housing)
Veterans Village Housing Project in Madisonville
No direct city cost cited; funded through church fundraising, the VA, city, and county collaboration.
City Rental Housing Platform First-Year Performance
Includes $240,000 in city funds for the Winton Hills grocery delivery pilot alongside private investment.
Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan Program
The city's $1 million is matched by roughly another $1 million in private loan capital from LISC.
Housing Atop Municipal Facilities
Utilizing city-owned facility foundations and ground floors is projected to lower overall development costs and make capital stacks more viable for income-restricted housing.
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Walsh was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
FY 2026 carryover ordinance (reserves, housing, pension)
Item 8: Appointment to Board of Housing Appeals
APPOINTMENT: Gaibriele Givens to Board of Housing Appeals
Eviction Prevention and Housing Stabilization Funding Reallocations
202601739 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate $10,925,956 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development…
202601740 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate $2,596,978.03 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Home Investment…
202601741 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate $972,328 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Emergency Solutions…
202601742 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant of $2,043,145 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing…
Motion Assessing Housing and Economic Development Tools
Item 11: Assessment and Streamlining of Housing and Economic Development Tools
Voting record (5)(Housing)
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Item 8: Appointment to Board of Housing Appeals
The establishment of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Reading Road and Hamilton Avenue will create “Opportunity Corridors” - areas ripe for private sector development of new housing and jobs. To prepare for
Funding Allocation for Habitat for Humanity West End Housing (Item 11)
Voted against the amendment and motion due to concerns regarding open-ended funding sources and administrative flexibility.