Lakesite Commissioner · Nov 3, 2026
Wayne
Behlau
Wayne Behlau, the incumbent, is running for Lakesite Commissioner in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Commissioner
- 01Wayne BehlauYou’re reading
- 02Jessica Dobosh
- 03Michelle WilsonIncumbent
Background
- About
- Lakesite Commissioner for Public Utilities and vice-chair of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati and has worked in automation design, business development and commercial project management.
The official sample ballot lists three candidates for two Lakesite Commissioner seats: Wayne Behlau, Jessica Dobosh and Michelle Wilson. Hamilton County Election Commission
The commission terms of Wayne Behlau and Michelle Wilson end in November 2026; those of David Howell, Bobby Bishop and Valerie Boddy end in November 2028. Hamilton County Election Commission
On the record: Wayne Behlau
11 sourced01Stormwater3 sourced positions
Voted no on awarding the full stormwater improvement project to Wilamut Construction for $1,053,812.88 (passed 4-1, May 2025).
Council voteLakesite City Commission minutes, May 20, 2025 (in the June 17, 2025 agenda packet) · May 20, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on doing the residential stormwater items 6 through 13 and the Daisy Dallas culvert (passed 5-0, May 2025).
Council voteLakesite City Commission minutes, May 20, 2025 (in the June 17, 2025 agenda packet) · May 20, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Moved to limit the stormwater contract to the Daisy Dallas culvert, part of the channel work and the residential areas; the motion died for lack of a second (May 2025).
Council voteLakesite City Commission minutes, May 20, 2025 (in the June 17, 2025 agenda packet) · May 20, 2025Link
02Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 328, the FY 2026-2027 budget, which keeps the property tax rate at $0.1336 per $100 of assessed value (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteLakesite City Commission minutes, May 19, 2026 (in the June 16, 2026 agenda packet) · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03City manager hiring5 sourced positions
Voted yes on interviewing three named applicants for city manager (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteLakesite City Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 25 and 27, 2026 (in the Sept. 15, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on authorizing the mayor to offer the city manager position to Louis Brill (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteLakesite City Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 25 and 27, 2026 (in the Sept. 15, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Read a statement into the record before the August 2026 vote saying Leslie Slay was his preferred candidate for city manager, citing her experience.
Leslie is my preference.”
Own statementLakesite City Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 25 and 27, 2026 (in the Sept. 15, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 27, 2026Link
Said in the same statement that the city's stormwater project and its largest development call for an experienced city manager.
we need experience in a city manager.”
Own statementLakesite City Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 25 and 27, 2026 (in the Sept. 15, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 27, 2026Link
Moved to authorize the mayor to offer the city manager position to Matt Trollinger (passed 5-0, Oct. 2026).
Council voteLakesite City Commission minutes, Sept. 15 to Oct. 1, 2026 (in the Oct. 20, 2026 agenda packet) · Oct 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Growth and annexation2 sourced positions
Reported that Bryden's Market lies just outside city limits and said annexation, if the owners pursue it, could financially benefit the city.
Own statementLakesite City Commission minutes, Sept. 15 to Oct. 1, 2026 (in the Oct. 20, 2026 agenda packet) · Oct 1, 2026Link
His city commission profile lists growth and community input among his priorities.
Managed, balanced and thoughtful growth in both businesses and city enhancements; while always seeking community input, are key priorities for Wayne.”
Own statementCity of LakesiteLink
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City manager hiring
In their words
Read a statement into the record before the August 2026 vote saying Leslie Slay was his preferred candidate for city manager, citing her experience.
Aug 27, 2026 ·Lakesite City Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 25 and 27, 2026 (in the Sept. 15, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 27, 2026
Said in the same statement that the city's stormwater project and its largest development call for an experienced city manager.
Aug 27, 2026 ·Lakesite City Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 25 and 27, 2026 (in the Sept. 15, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 27, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on interviewing three named applicants for city manager (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Aug 27, 2026 ·Lakesite City Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 25 and 27, 2026 (in the Sept. 15, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 27, 2026
Voted yes on authorizing the mayor to offer the city manager position to Louis Brill (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Aug 27, 2026 ·Lakesite City Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 25 and 27, 2026 (in the Sept. 15, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 27, 2026
Moved to authorize the mayor to offer the city manager position to Matt Trollinger (passed 5-0, Oct. 2026).
Oct 1, 2026 ·Lakesite City Commission minutes, Sept. 15 to Oct. 1, 2026 (in the Oct. 20, 2026 agenda packet) · Oct 1, 2026
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