Bellevue City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John (Jack)
Ondeck
John (Jack) Ondeck, the incumbent, is running for Bellevue City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Mike AlmoslechnerIncumbent
- 02Chasity BothmanIncumbent
- 03Stephen R. GuidugliIncumbent
- 04Kara HarpIncumbent
- 05Shauna KruseIncumbent
- 06Tammy Nolan
- 07John (Jack) OndeckYou’re reading
- 08Charlie Zimmerman
Background
- About
- Bellevue City Council member with an accounting background, first elected in 2024.
On the record: John (Jack) Ondeck
13 sourced01Why he is running1 sourced position
Said he wants to finish initiatives the council started.
I am not a professional politician by any means, but we have started several initiatives around the city including infrastructure and pedestrian safety, expanding the Bellevue Beach park, and revitalization of the Marianne Theater,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Bellevue Beach Park2 sourced positions
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said completing the Beach Park expansion and the Marianne Theater revitalization will give people more reasons to visit and shop in Bellevue.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
Voted yes to approve the concept of Order 2026-05-05, an agreement with the Greater Cincinnati Wiffleball League (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Harbor Greene development4 sourced positions
At the May 2026 meeting, discussed the traffic study for the Harbor Greene development and the possible need for a project manager.
Own statementBellevue City Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026Link
Voted yes on Order 2025-12-02, an agreement in lieu of taxes for the proposed Harbor Greene development project (passed 4-2, December 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, December 10, 2025 · Dec 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Order 2025-08-04, an amended and restated development agreement for the proposed Harbor Greene project (passed 4-2, August 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, August 13, 2025 · Aug 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05-03, vacating public rights-of-way next to Harbor Greene Drive and Berry Avenue (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 (special meeting) · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Flock cameras1 sourced position
Voted yes on Order 2025-12-03, a master services agreement with Flock Group, Inc. (3-3 council vote; Mayor Charlie Cleves broke the tie in favor, December 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, December 10, 2025 · Dec 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Trash and recycling1 sourced position
Voted yes to choose standardized waste and recycling with toters for $270 a year (passed 4-2, May 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, May 27, 2025 (special meeting) · May 27, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06City budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2025-09-01, levying the property tax rate for fiscal year 2025-2026 (passed 6-0, October 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, October 8, 2025 · Oct 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-06-01, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-08, a zoning text amendment on medicinal cannabis (passed 6-0, September 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council packet, October 14, 2026 (includes September 9, 2026 minutes and Ordinance 2026-09-01) · Oct 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Bellevue City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCampbell County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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John (Jack) Ondeck: their words and their votes on the same issue
Harbor Greene development
In their words
At the May 2026 meeting, discussed the traffic study for the Harbor Greene development and the possible need for a project manager.
May 13, 2026 ·Bellevue City Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Order 2025-08-04, an amended and restated development agreement for the proposed Harbor Greene project (passed 4-2, August 2025).
Aug 13, 2025 ·Bellevue City Council minutes, August 13, 2025 · Aug 13, 2025
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05-03, vacating public rights-of-way next to Harbor Greene Drive and Berry Avenue (passed 6-0, May 2026).
May 18, 2026 ·Bellevue City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 (special meeting) · May 18, 2026
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