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This episode is all about breaking away from the misconceptions of city government, from the way it's run to the role of council.

In this 2-Part series, Sarah&Renee sit down with three council members who have a variety of professional backgrounds and varying levels of tenure within city government. Ultimately, they ask each one of them the same questions (what does council actually do, what have they learned on the job, what have they enjoyed and what are their frustrations about the roles in which they serve). But it's interesting how many of their responses are both different and the same!

Part 1:
Steve Kauffman has been the Fostoria City Council President for the past six years. He likens his role as president to that of a referee. He finds it quite similar to the eclectic personalities he orchestrates as the Director of Bands for Fostoria City Schools. Further,  he has recently started a side-hustle with his wife as an online and estate auction reseller. In short, he feels he's basically a Pokemon .

Truthfully, Steve thought he'd just be an interim council president as a favor to the Mayor, but then 2 elections later... he's found he enjoys the role! He believes, it's all our jobs to payback things that are meaningful to us especially through volunteering. Plus, this town means a lot to him.

Part 1 ends with a bet... will you take Renee up on it?

Learn more about local Fostoria, Ohio city council here.

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