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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Highland Heights voter guide

City budget

Jun 2, 2026

Ordinance 02-2026, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesDeborah Ann BallVoted yes on Ordinance 02-2026, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesGary ChinnVoted yes on Ordinance 02-2026, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesPatricia HayleyVoted yes on Ordinance 02-2026, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesRene HeinrichVoted yes on Ordinance 02-2026, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).

Highland Heights City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026Link

Property tax

Sep 22, 2026

Ordinance 04-2026, setting the property tax rate at $1.44 per $1,000

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, September 2026

  • YesDeborah Ann BallVoted yes on Ordinance 04-2026, setting the property tax rate at $1.44 per $1,000 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesGary ChinnVoted yes on Ordinance 04-2026, setting the property tax rate at $1.44 per $1,000 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesJohn Braun IIVoted yes on Ordinance 04-2026, setting the property tax rate at $1.44 per $1,000 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesPatricia HayleyVoted yes on Ordinance 04-2026, setting the property tax rate at $1.44 per $1,000 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesRene HeinrichVoted yes on Ordinance 04-2026, setting the property tax rate at $1.44 per $1,000 (passed 5-0, September 2026).

Highland Heights City Council minutes, September 22, 2026 (special meeting) · Sep 22, 2026Link

Sunset Drive rezoning

Jan 6, 2026

Ordinance 12-2025, annexing unincorporated territory next to the city

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, January 2026

  • YesDeborah Ann BallVoted yes on Ordinance 12-2025, annexing unincorporated territory next to the city (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesGary ChinnVoted yes on Ordinance 12-2025, annexing unincorporated territory next to the city (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesJesse HockenburyVoted yes on Ordinance 12-2025, annexing unincorporated territory next to the city (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesJohn Braun IIVoted yes on Ordinance 12-2025, annexing unincorporated territory next to the city (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesRene HeinrichVoted yes on Ordinance 12-2025, annexing unincorporated territory next to the city (passed 5-0, January 2026).

Highland Heights City Council minutes, January 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026Link

Jun 2, 2026

Ordinance 01-2026, rezoning about 11.4 acres at Sunset and University Drive to Residential Three (R-3)

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesDeborah Ann BallVoted yes on Ordinance 01-2026, rezoning about 11.4 acres at Sunset and University Drive to Residential Three (R-3) (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesGary ChinnVoted yes on Ordinance 01-2026, rezoning about 11.4 acres at Sunset and University Drive to Residential Three (R-3) (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJesse HockenburyVoted yes on Ordinance 01-2026, rezoning about 11.4 acres at Sunset and University Drive to Residential Three (R-3) (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesPatricia HayleyVoted yes on Ordinance 01-2026, rezoning about 11.4 acres at Sunset and University Drive to Residential Three (R-3) (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesRene HeinrichVoted yes on Ordinance 01-2026, rezoning about 11.4 acres at Sunset and University Drive to Residential Three (R-3) (passed 5-0, June 2026).

Highland Heights City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026Link

The Commons green space

Mar 3, 2026

Municipal Order 04-2026, accepting the bid to build The Commons at Highland Heights Phase One-A amenities

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, March 2026

  • YesDeborah Ann BallVoted yes on Municipal Order 04-2026, accepting the bid to build The Commons at Highland Heights Phase One-A amenities (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesGary ChinnVoted yes on Municipal Order 04-2026, accepting the bid to build The Commons at Highland Heights Phase One-A amenities (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesJohn Braun IIVoted yes on Municipal Order 04-2026, accepting the bid to build The Commons at Highland Heights Phase One-A amenities (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesPatricia HayleyVoted yes on Municipal Order 04-2026, accepting the bid to build The Commons at Highland Heights Phase One-A amenities (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesRene HeinrichVoted yes on Municipal Order 04-2026, accepting the bid to build The Commons at Highland Heights Phase One-A amenities (passed 5-0, March 2026).

Highland Heights City Council minutes, March 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026Link

Trash collection

Jun 16, 2026

Municipal Order 11-2026, extending the Rumpke waste and recycling contract through June 2028 at $23.19 per unit per month

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesDeborah Ann BallVoted yes on Municipal Order 11-2026, extending the Rumpke waste and recycling contract through June 2028 at $23.19 per unit per month (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesGary ChinnVoted yes on Municipal Order 11-2026, extending the Rumpke waste and recycling contract through June 2028 at $23.19 per unit per month (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJohn Braun IIVoted yes on Municipal Order 11-2026, extending the Rumpke waste and recycling contract through June 2028 at $23.19 per unit per month (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesPatricia HayleyVoted yes on Municipal Order 11-2026, extending the Rumpke waste and recycling contract through June 2028 at $23.19 per unit per month (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesRene HeinrichVoted yes on Municipal Order 11-2026, extending the Rumpke waste and recycling contract through June 2028 at $23.19 per unit per month (passed 5-0, June 2026).

Highland Heights City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026Link

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