Angelina Hamilton Steiner: public-record dossier (v1, link-verified)
Compiled 2026-10-13 (ET). Coverage: Lakewood City Council records from Oct 12, 2025 to Oct 12, 2026 (approved minutes, dockets and official video), the official city page, and certified 2025 election results where relevant. Only the public record is used. Positions appear only as the minutes' own wording (marked [paraphrase from minutes]), signed documents, or recorded votes. Nothing here describes beliefs or motives beyond what the record says.
How to check a claim: every claim has an ID and at least one link to the exact page or video moment. PDF links open at the page (#page=N is the PDF page; desktop browsers honor it, some phone viewers don't, so the page number is also in the link text). Rules: dossiers/RULES.md.
Labels: [paraphrase from minutes] = the Clerk's summary in the approved minutes, quoted word for word. machine transcript = our automatic transcription of the public video; wording can be off, so listen at the link. machine speaker ID = the speaker was identified automatically by voice matching, not by any official record. Self-description = the person's own words, not independently verified.
1. Identity and office
2. Attendance (approved minutes)
Each meeting's minutes list members under "Present:" on the first page. "Listed present" means named there.
| ID |
Meetings (with approved minutes) |
Listed present |
Not listed (links) |
Present at (links) |
| HS-05 |
Regular and Special Council meetings |
22 of 22 |
none |
10/20/25 p. 1, 11/3/25 p. 1, 11/10/25 p. 1, 11/17/25 p. 1, 12/1/25 p. 1, 12/15/25 p. 1, 1/5/26 p. 1, 1/20/26 p. 1, 2/2/26 p. 1, 2/17/26 p. 1, 3/2/26 p. 1, 3/16/26 p. 1, 4/6/26 p. 1, 4/20/26 p. 1, 5/4/26 p. 1, 5/18/26 p. 1, 6/1/26 p. 1, 6/15/26 p. 1, 7/6/26 p. 1, 7/20/26 p. 1, 9/8/26 p. 1, 9/21/26 p. 1 |
| HS-06 |
Committee of the Whole |
15 of 17 |
May 18, 2026 p. 1, Jun 15, 2026 p. 1 |
10/13/25 p. 1, 11/17/25 p. 1, 12/5/25 p. 1, 1/5/26 p. 1, 1/12/26 p. 1, 1/20/26 p. 1, 1/26/26 p. 1, 2/2/26 p. 1, 2/9/26 p. 1, 2/23/26 p. 1, 3/16/26 p. 1, 3/30/26 p. 1, 5/4/26 p. 1, 5/11/26 p. 1, 9/28/26 p. 1 |
| HS-07 |
Public Safety Committee since Jan 20, 2026 (chair on today's roster) |
1 of 1 |
none |
3/9/26 p. 1 |
- HS-08 Excused absence tied to her Charter-review recusal: "Without objection, President Kepple excused the absence of Councilmember Hamilton Steiner who has recused herself from discussion of the proposed charter amendments due to her previous role on the Charter Review Commission." (5/18/26 COW minutes p. 1)
- HS-09 Excused absence tied to her Charter-review recusal: "Without objection, President Kepple moved to excuse the absence of Councilmember Hamilton Steiner, noting that she has recused herself from discussions related to the Charter amendments due to her role on the Charter Review Commission." (6/15/26 COW minutes p. 1)
3. Recorded votes
Most Council votes in these minutes are recorded only as "All members voted in favor" (or similar), so a member's vote on those items is a yes only if the member was present. The minutes do not keep a per-member roll for most items. The entries below are every vote in the window's minutes where the record names this member as voting no, abstaining, recusing, or absent for the vote, plus split votes they took part in (found by searching each minutes page for "Nay", "abstain", "recuse" and "absent for the vote").
- HS-10 Dec 15, 2025, Regular Council: Split vote: Bullock amendment to the 2026 appropriations ordinance (Ord. 33-2025, Exhibit A) adding $50,000 to the General Fund for composting. Recorded as: "Councilmember Bullock made a motion to amend Ordinance 33-2025 Exhibit A to add $50,000 to the amount appropriated to the General Fund and increase the dollar figure listed after totals by the same amount, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Steiner." … "Yeas: Bullock, Evans, Marx, Hamilton Steiner Nays: Baker, Strebig, Kepple Motion passed. Ordinance 33-2025 amended." (12/15/25 Regular Council minutes p. 4). Angelina Hamilton Steiner: yes (seconded).
- HS-11 Mar 16, 2026, COW: COW: recommending Charter-amendment Ordinances 18-2026 and 20-2026 favorably to Council (2 votes). Recorded as: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner said that out of an abundance of caution she will recuse herself from participating in dialogue related to the Charter Review ordinances, due to her membership on the 2024 Charter Review Commission." … "Councilmembers Evans, Kepple, Strebig, Bixenstine, Baker and Bullock voted in favor. Councilmember Hamilton Steiner abstained." (3/16/26 COW minutes p. 4). Angelina Hamilton Steiner: abstained (recusal), both votes.
- HS-12 Apr 20, 2026, Regular Council: Res. 2026-24 (extends the honorary Belle Ave "Nickie Antonio Way" designation). Recorded as: "Councilmembers Baker, Bixenstine, Bullock, Evans, Kepple and Strebig voted in favor. Councilmember Hamilton Steiner was absent for the vote." (4/20/26 Regular Council minutes p. 4). Angelina Hamilton Steiner: absent for the vote.
- HS-13 May 4, 2026, COW: COW: motion to strike Section 1 of a Charter-amendment ordinance under review. Recorded as: "President Kepple made a motion to strike Section 1 and replace that with the current Section 2, seconded by Vice President Baker. Councilmember Hamilton Steiner abstained. All other members voted in favor." (5/4/26 COW minutes p. 3). Angelina Hamilton Steiner: abstained.
- HS-14 Jun 15, 2026, COW: Split vote: COW, Ord. 16-2026 (Charter §6.7 salary recommendations): Baker motion to strike the sentence capping salary increases at 10%. Recorded as: "Councilmember Bullock expressed a preference for leaving the 10% cap in the charter, stating that he would like to maintain the existing salary structure with adjustments for inflation rather than encourage large increases." … "On the motion: Councilmembers Baker, Bixenstine, Evans, Kepple & Strebig in favor. Councilmember Bullock voted nay." (6/15/26 COW minutes p. 4). Angelina Hamilton Steiner: excused (recused from Charter items).
- HS-15 Jul 20, 2026, Regular Council: Adoption of the Charter-amendment ordinances S. Ord. 16-2026 to 19-2026 (4 votes, p. 3 to 5). Recorded as: "She explained that Councilmember Hamilton Steiner will abstain from voting on these ordinances due to her participation in the Charter Review Commission." … "Six members voted yes, one abstention (Hamilton Steiner). Motion passed." (7/20/26 Regular Council minutes p. 3). Angelina Hamilton Steiner: abstained (recusal), 4 votes.
4. Motions made and seconded (approved minutes)
Found by searching the minutes for sentences where Hamilton Steiner "moved" / "made a motion" or a motion was "seconded by" Hamilton Steiner. Window total: 16 motions made, 3 seconded, across 15 meetings. Most are procedural (receive and file, refer, approve minutes); the notable ones are in section 3 and the sponsorship list in section 5.
| ID |
Meeting |
Moved |
Seconded |
Pages |
| HS-16 |
Oct 13, 2025 PWS Committee |
0 |
1 |
p. 1 |
| HS-17 |
Nov 3, 2025 R&O Committee |
1 |
0 |
p. 3 |
| HS-18 |
Dec 5, 2025 COW |
0 |
1 |
p. 5 |
| HS-19 |
Dec 15, 2025 Regular Council |
0 |
1 |
p. 4 |
| HS-20 |
Feb 2, 2026 Regular Council |
1 |
0 |
p. 7 |
| HS-21 |
Mar 2, 2026 Regular Council |
1 |
0 |
p. 13 |
| HS-22 |
Mar 9, 2026 Public Safety Committee |
3 |
0 |
p. 1, p. 3 |
| HS-23 |
Mar 16, 2026 Regular Council |
2 |
0 |
p. 1, p. 2 |
| HS-24 |
Apr 6, 2026 Regular Council |
1 |
0 |
p. 3 |
| HS-25 |
May 4, 2026 Regular Council |
1 |
0 |
p. 6 |
| HS-26 |
Jun 1, 2026 Regular Council |
1 |
0 |
p. 3 |
| HS-27 |
Jun 15, 2026 Regular Council |
1 |
0 |
p. 3 |
| HS-28 |
Jul 6, 2026 Regular Council |
2 |
0 |
p. 5 |
| HS-29 |
Jul 20, 2026 Regular Council |
1 |
0 |
p. 2 |
| HS-30 |
Sep 8, 2026 Regular Council |
1 |
0 |
p. 4 |
5. Legislation sponsored and communications signed
Docket "BY:" lines naming Hamilton Steiner (first docket appearance in the window; the PDF page shows the BY: line). Co-sponsors are as printed.
| ID |
Legislation |
BY: line as printed |
Docket page |
| HS-31 |
Resolution 2025-68: authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and enter into a contract with a composting provider for a citywide composting program. |
"BY: STEINER, BULLOCK, MARX" |
12/1/25 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 6 |
| HS-32 |
Resolution 2026-02: to join with states, municipalities, and other jurisdictions around the country to designate February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Lakewood, Ohio by celebrating African American culture… |
"BY: STEINER, KEPPLE, STREBIG" |
2/2/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 173 |
| HS-33 |
Ordinance 33-2025A: to establish appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. |
"BY: BULLOCK, EVANS, HAMILTON STEINER" |
2/17/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 8 |
| HS-34 |
Resolution 2026-08: to join with states, municipalities, and other jurisdictions around the country to designate March as Women’s History Month in the City of Lakewood, Ohio by recognizing the struggles and celebrating… |
"BY: STREBIG, KEPPPLE, HAMILTON STEINER" |
3/2/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 172 |
| HS-35 |
Resolution 2026-20: to join with the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) to designate April 12, 2026 – April 18, 2026 as Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week in the City of Lakewood and to recognize… |
"BY: STEINER, STREBIG" |
4/6/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 15 |
| HS-36 |
Resolution 2026-26: to recognize April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Lakewood. |
"BY: Kepple, Evans, Hamilton Steiner" |
4/20/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 29 |
| HS-37 |
Resolution 2026-28: to join with communities across the world to celebrate International Compost Awareness Week during the week of May 3 – 9, 2026. |
"BY: STEINER, EVANS, BULLOCK" |
5/4/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 22 |
| HS-38 |
Resolution 2026-35: to honor Juneteenth National Independence Day and spread awareness of Juneteenth as a federal holiday to respect the significance of June 19, 1865, the date on which federal troops arrived in… |
"BY: HAMILTON STEINER, KEPPLE" |
6/15/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 12 |
| HS-39 |
Resolution 2026-48: to join with states, municipalities, and other jurisdictions around the country to designate September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Lakewood, Ohio by celebrating Hispanic… |
"BY: HAMLITON STEINER, KEPPLE" |
10/5/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 173 |
Communications and reports listed on dockets under this person's name (the link opens the docket page that lists the item; the letter itself follows later in the same PDF):
- HS-40 Jan 20, 2026: "Communication from Councilmembers Bullock, Hamilton Steiner, and Evans regarding Continued Work on 2026 Council Budget Priorities." (1/20/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-41 Feb 2, 2026: "Communication from Councilmembers Hamilton Steiner, Kepple, and Strebig regarding resolution to honor Black History Month 2026." (2/2/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 5)
- HS-42 Feb 2, 2026: "Report from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding January meeting of the Lakewood Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board." (2/2/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 6)
- HS-43 Mar 2, 2026: "Communication from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding Council Liaison Report, LASWAB." (3/2/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 6)
- HS-44 Apr 6, 2026: "Report from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding March report from the Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board." (4/6/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-45 Apr 6, 2026: "Communication from Councilmembers Hamilton Steiner & Strebig regarding Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week." (4/6/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-46 Apr 20, 2026: "Communication from Councilmembers Kepple, Steiner, & Evans regarding Fair Housing Month." (4/20/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-47 May 4, 2026: "Communication from Councilmembers Hamilton Steiner, Bullock & Evans regarding International Compost Week." (5/4/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-48 May 4, 2026: "Report from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding LASWAB meeting held April 15, 2026." (5/4/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-49 Jun 1, 2026: "Report from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding May 20th meeting of the Lakewood Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board." (6/1/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-50 Jun 15, 2026: "Communication from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner & President Kepple regarding Juneteenth National Independence Day." (6/15/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-51 Jul 6, 2026: "Report from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding June meeting of the Lakewood Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board." (7/6/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-52 Jul 6, 2026: "Communication from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding OMB’s proposed changes to Federal Financial Assistance for effective date 10/01/2026." (7/6/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-53 Sep 8, 2026: "Communication from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner, Council President Kepple and Vice President Baker regarding City of Lakewood Flock Contract." (9/8/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 1)
- HS-54 Sep 8, 2026: "Report from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding July & August meetings of the Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board." (9/8/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-55 Oct 5, 2026: "Communication from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner and President Kepple regarding Hispanic Heritage Month." (10/5/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
- HS-56 Oct 5, 2026: "Report from Councilmember Hamilton Steiner regarding September meeting of the Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board." (10/5/26 Regular Council agenda PDF p. 2)
6. Statements on the record (minutes)
Each item quotes the approved minutes word for word. These are the Clerk's summaries of what was said, not verbatim speech. Items that state support, opposition, concern or a preference are included first; the selection is capped, so this is not every remark.
- HS-57 Oct 13, 2025, PWS Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner asked questions about how the proposal would specifically play out and how it would intersect with the City’s existing processes for citizen feedback such as Planning Commission and the CASE Board." (Oct 13, 2025 PWS Committee minutes p. 3)
- HS-58 Oct 13, 2025, PWS Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Steiner requested copies of documents outlining the timelines and deadlines mentioned." (Oct 13, 2025 PWS Committee minutes p. 5)
- HS-59 Oct 13, 2025, PWS Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Steiner observed that the City has many overarching plans that will have accompanying public input processes." (Oct 13, 2025 PWS Committee minutes p. 5)
- HS-60 Oct 13, 2025, PWS Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Steiner remarked that she sees the vision but that the legislation isn’t yet ready for adoption." (Oct 13, 2025 PWS Committee minutes p. 6)
- HS-61 Oct 27, 2025, Finance Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner spoke about a program that could offer citywide composting and how that service could benefit taxpayers and community members." (Oct 27, 2025 Finance Committee minutes p. 2)
- HS-62 Nov 3, 2025, R&O Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Chair Hamilton Steiner suggested a grammatical correction to Article 2, Section 6b, as well as a typo in Article 4." (Nov 3, 2025 R&O Committee minutes p. 2)
- HS-63 Nov 3, 2025, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "In response to a question from Vice President Baker, Councilmember Steiner said she is working with the Planning Department and they are gathering information and best practices from communities that already have a composting program." (Nov 3, 2025 Regular Council minutes p. 6)
- HS-64 Nov 3, 2025, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner said she has experience in youth development work and would love to collaborate with Councilmember Strebig and the Youth Council around finding safe spaces for the youth to hang out." (Nov 3, 2025 Regular Council minutes p. 7)
- HS-65 Nov 10, 2025, HPD Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner expressed her appreciation for the heavy work that Lakewood Alive does." (Nov 10, 2025 HPD Committee minutes p. 2)
- HS-66 Nov 10, 2025, Finance Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner shared that she felt a similar urge to stay involved upon the disbanding of the Charter Review Commission." (Nov 10, 2025 Finance Committee minutes p. 3)
- HS-67 Nov 24, 2025, Finance Committee Budget Hearing [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner confirmed President Kepple’s statement and acknowledged that the language of the Resolution is intentionally broad." (Nov 24, 2025 Finance Committee Budget Hearing minutes p. 2)
- HS-68 Nov 24, 2025, Finance Committee Budget Hearing [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner responded that one initial estimate proposed $26k, while another estimated $30k." (Nov 24, 2025 Finance Committee Budget Hearing minutes p. 2)
- HS-69 Nov 24, 2025, Finance Committee Budget Hearing [paraphrase from minutes]: "In response to a question from Chair Bullock, Councilmember Hamilton Steiner explained that a pilot program would help determine whether there were financial or accessibility barriers to the success of a broader program." (Nov 24, 2025 Finance Committee Budget Hearing minutes p. 2)
- HS-70 Nov 24, 2025, Finance Committee Budget Hearing [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner remarked on a possible option for securing an additional composting site for paying subscribers." (Nov 24, 2025 Finance Committee Budget Hearing minutes p. 2)
- HS-71 Dec 1, 2025, Finance Committee Budget Hearing [paraphrase from minutes]: "Regarding the new program to address driving under suspension, Councilmember Steiner requested data on the number of individuals who were helped and other project data to potentially justify the continuance of the program." (Dec 1, 2025 Finance Committee Budget Hearing minutes p. 4)
- HS-72 Dec 1, 2025, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner asked members of the Youth Council in attendance about their plans for a Youth Advocacy Committee." (Dec 1, 2025 Regular Council minutes p. 5)
- HS-73 Dec 1, 2025, Finance Committee Budget Hearing [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner stated her support for seeking grants to address some of the root causes of the mental health and substance abuse challenges faced by community members." (Dec 1, 2025 Finance Committee Budget Hearing minutes p. 7)
- HS-74 Dec 8, 2025, Finance Committee Budget Hearing [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner also suggested the department consider developing a dashboard to track the progress of the Climate Action Plan." (Dec 8, 2025 Finance Committee Budget Hearing minutes p. 10)
- HS-75 Dec 15, 2025, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "In response to a clarifying question from President Kepple, Councilmember Hamilton Steiner explained that grant funding would be used to supplement the additional costs beyond what the City can appropriate." (Dec 15, 2025 Regular Council minutes p. 4)
- HS-76 Jan 12, 2026, COW - Ward 4 Candidate Interviews [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner said that she was also not selected for the first Council appointment she applied for and she encouraged everyone to keep going." (Jan 12, 2026 COW - Ward 4 Candidate Interviews minutes p. 7)
- HS-77 Jan 20, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner acknowledged her enjoyment of their work together on the Madison Park Community Coalition and said she looks forward to working with him in this new capacity." (Jan 20, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 2)
- HS-78 Jan 20, 2026, PWS Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner thanked the Administration for taking the time to explain the legislation in a public hearing so that councilmembers and the public can better understand the request." (Jan 20, 2026 PWS Committee minutes p. 2)
- HS-79 Jan 26, 2026, COW [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner acknowledged the sentiment driving those residents who support legislation to abolish property taxes, acknowledging their frustrations and struggles with affordability." (Jan 26, 2026 COW minutes p. 4)
- HS-80 Jan 26, 2026, COW [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner questioned the rationale for the purchase of 1470 Warren Rd and how the Administration arrived at its conclusion to purchase the building over other options." (Jan 26, 2026 COW minutes p. 7)
- HS-81 Jan 26, 2026, COW [paraphrase from minutes]: "Speaking to the issue of employee attraction and retention, Councilmember Hamilton Steiner asked about the City’s policies on flexible schedules and work-from-home arrangements, noting that flexibility can help with employee retention and free up office space rather than expanding the City’s footprint." (Jan 26, 2026 COW minutes p. 7)
- HS-82 Feb 2, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner spoke about the foundations of Black History Month, describing the role of Carter G." (Feb 2, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 8)
- HS-83 Feb 9, 2026, COW [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner reiterated that if the current auditorium space were to be converted it could potentially disenfranchise voters since three precincts currently vote there." (Feb 9, 2026 COW minutes p. 3)
- HS-84 Feb 17, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner spoke about the importance of upholding their duties to the Constitution of the United States and of Ohio." (Feb 17, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 6)
- HS-85 Feb 17, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner spoke about the importance of crossing guards in Lakewood for their role ensuring the safety of children on their way to school." (Feb 17, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 7)
- HS-86 Feb 17, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner spoke about the rise in data centers and their potential energy costs." (Feb 17, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 10)
- HS-87 Mar 2, 2026, Finance Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner said she is in support of adding “public health” to the ordinance and allowing for programmatic elements to be funded." (Mar 2, 2026 Finance Committee minutes p. 3)
- HS-88 Mar 2, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner stated that she is not currently ready to say yes to the purchase and renovation of the Warren Rd. building." (Mar 2, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 3)
- HS-89 Mar 2, 2026, Finance Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner questioned if there was a way to form a hybrid approach where an ad-hoc audit committee participated in the audit review." (Mar 2, 2026 Finance Committee minutes p. 4)
- HS-90 Mar 9, 2026, Public Safety Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "In response to a question from Supervisor Crumley, Chair Hamilton Steiner explained if a grant was awarded to CCLAS they would need to follow the same reporting and accountability structures as other agencies that receive funding awards from the City." (Mar 9, 2026 Public Safety Committee minutes p. 2)
- HS-91 Mar 16, 2026, COW [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner expressed support for the City’s focus on and investments in public art." (Mar 16, 2026 COW minutes p. 3)
- HS-92 May 18, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner spoke about the history of Pride Month and important moments in history that spark change." (May 18, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 5)
- HS-93 Jun 29, 2026, Finance Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner spoke about the need to fill a gap of services in the community for those with substance use disorders and mental health disorders." (Jun 29, 2026 Finance Committee minutes p. 1)
- HS-94 Jun 29, 2026, Finance Committee [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner stated her support for providing a public handball court and stated that it may involve creativity and repurposing of other amenities." (Jun 29, 2026 Finance Committee minutes p. 3)
- HS-95 Jul 20, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner voiced her approval and support of the report and assessment." (Jul 20, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 2)
- HS-96 Sep 8, 2026, Regular Council [paraphrase from minutes]: "Councilmember Hamilton Steiner voiced her support for building the block club program to achieve a more inclusive Lakewood." (Sep 8, 2026 Regular Council minutes p. 4)
7. Remarks in meeting video (machine transcript)
These are remarks heard right after the chair recognizes or addresses the person by name. The words come from our automatic transcription, and the speaker from automatic voice matching. Both links are given so you can check.
- HS-97 Jul 27, 2026, COW: "Thank you, President Keppel. So I believe, so this is, my question is directed towards Director Vargo, and I believe you may have answered it, but just to clarify, in what we're doing and the actions that we're taking would also include our, that also includes our business and corridors," (video 46:16; machine transcript; check against the video). Speaker: Hamilton Steiner, machine speaker ID. Voice ID: the chair recognizes or addresses this speaker by name at video 46:15 (Speaker identified automatically by voice matching, not by official record).
- HS-98 Oct 5, 2026, Regular Council: "Dear colleagues Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor support reflect Celebrate uplift and empower the Hispanic Latino community It is a time to educate ourselves in the greater community about the many Contributions that Hispanics and Latinos have made the better society in this country" (video 1:30; machine transcript; check against the video). Speaker: Hamilton Steiner, machine speaker ID. Voice ID: the chair recognizes or addresses this speaker by name at video 1:28 (Speaker identified automatically by voice matching, not by official record).
- HS-99 Oct 5, 2026, Regular Council: "Councilmember Hamilton's dinner. Thank you president couple. So I do have some additional remarks. I want to share Much of our American history is void of intersections and truth I have more recently learned of a deep and rich history and intersection between African Americans Hispanics and the global South Americas through a book" (video 4:37; machine transcript; check against the video). Speaker: Hamilton Steiner, machine speaker ID. Voice ID: the chair recognizes or addresses this speaker by name at video 4:38 (Speaker identified automatically by voice matching, not by official record).
- HS-100 Oct 5, 2026, Regular Council: "the swaps meeting on September 16th was well attended by members and included and Included a presentation by a guest presenter sharing information of their community cat tracking system and database Appointments were discussed as there are four council appointments, which will expire in December Clerk Bach has been communicating with myself each appointing council …" (video 22:34; machine transcript; check against the video). Speaker: Hamilton Steiner, machine speaker ID. Voice ID: the chair recognizes or addresses this speaker by name at video 22:32 (Speaker identified automatically by voice matching, not by official record).
8. Self-description (city page; own words, not independently verified)
- HS-101 "served on the Charter Review Commission" (city page).
- HS-102 "is currently a member of the Elementary Planning Task Force" (city page).
9. Unverified / pending public source
Nothing in this section is stated as fact. Each item says what's missing and what will settle it.
- U-1 Which committees did this member sit on before the current rosters? The City's committee pages show only today's members, and the 2025 minutes show different chairs (for example "Chair Baker" on HPD and "Chair Bullock" on Finance in fall 2025). Pending: Council's 2025 and 2026 committee-assignment communications.
- U-2 How did this member vote on the many items recorded only as "All members voted in favor"? The minutes don't keep a per-member roll for those items, so this dossier lists only votes where the record names the member. Pending: roll-call records from the Clerk (not requested; needs Justin's OK).
- U-3 Meetings after the latest approved minutes (Oct 5, 2026 and later) aren't covered here except through machine-transcript remarks. Speaker attributions in section 7 rest on machine speaker ID. Pending: approved minutes, which name speakers in paraphrase.
- U-4 Not yet pulled: campaign finance reports (Cuyahoga BOE), the Ohio Ethics Commission financial disclosure (needs a public-records request; not sent), and candidate questionnaires.