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Councilmember· 2024-11-01–2028-11-01; month-level start: November 2024 per Michigan Banner election coverage (election day; seating day unpublished); month-level end: November 2028 per the city council page term-expiry listing

Bill Ostash

Saginaw

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
1:13:39
Avg per meeting
4:06
Segments
1184

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Top issues during term (8)(Governance)

high↓Aug 2026[2]

city council response to viral video

There’s no dollar figure attached yet, but expect city staff time—and possibly legal or communications review—to be spent responding.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

city council transparency demands

It could mean new costs for legal review, public-records work, or oversight measures, but no dollar figure has been provided.

high↓Oct 2026[2]

city council election

The winners will steer the city budget, taxes, and spending priorities—so your wallet and neighborhood services are on the ballot.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

election fraud sentencing

There’s no big city budget line here, but taxpayers ultimately cover court and administrative costs tied to prosecuting and resolving the case.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

city council vacancy candidates

The pick will help shape Saginaw’s budget and development decisions, so city spending and services could feel the ripple.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

city council vacancy

The vacancy probably won’t cost you cash directly, but it could shift how the council handles budget and tax votes until someone fills the seat.

medium↓Nov 2024[0]

gun violence and local elections

The election results could shift city spending toward—or away from—gun-violence prevention, and violence itself carries big costs for emergency services, families, and neighborhoods.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

election forgery case

The case could cost taxpayers through court and administrative costs, but the bigger hit is likely trust and staff time rather than a major budget line.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Governance.

Voting record (0)(Governance)

No votes found matching Governance.