Haydee Sadler
Pursuing Truth:
What Matters to You Matters to Me
I ran for City of Findlay Mayor in 2023 and during my campaign I sought out answers to the things that concerned the citizens of Findlay, Ohio. Since then, I have continued to write, blog and post about the city’s business, grant funds and illegal immigrants, ALL issues that I found were never addressed during the Strategic Planning Committee that I sat on in 2022.
This year, another race is upon us, one for City Council where residents from our city elect officials to be their voice. I’m asking to be your voice. I am battle tested and have proven that I will not give up on this community.
Haydee is committed to:
What matters to you matters to me!
Read Haydee’s latest blog posts:
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Since the new Findlay City Council took office in January 2026, residents have made their voices heard through emails, phone calls, and public comments at City Council meetings.
In the three years I have regularly attended Council meetings, I have never witnessed this level of passion, concern, and genuine interest in the direction of our city, or in how our tax dollars are being spent.
Several significant issues have motivated residents to become more involved, ask questions, voice concerns, and hold their elected representatives accountable. It has been a noticeable and encouraging change from the days when only five or six Regulars showed up at meetings.
This growing public engagement matters. But so does what happens after residents speak.
Below is a look at several ordinances and resolutions that generated public interest in 2026, along with how City Council members voted.
Because an informed and engaged community should know not only what its representatives say, but how they vote.
A look at eight ordinances and resolutions involving annexation, zoning, tax incentives, city expenditures, flood mitigation and street access.
CORY STREET CLOSURE
Ordinance 2026-034 | Vote: 8–2
🟢 AYE: Coleman, Cullen, DeArment, Kensinger, Needles, Preston, Smith, Wagner
🔴 NAY: DeLong, Phillips
SHADY GROVE ANNEXATION
Ordinance 2026-059 | Vote: 7–2
🟢 AYE: Cullen, DeArment, Kensinger, Needles, Preston, Smith, Wagner
🔴 NAY: DeLong, Phillips
Absent: Coleman
SHADY GROVE ZONING (M-2)
Ordinance 2026-060 | Vote: 7–2
🟢 AYE: Cullen, DeArment, Kensinger, Needles, Preston, Smith, Wagner
🔴 NAY: DeLong, Phillips
Absent: Coleman
FLOOD MITIGATION PROPERTY TRANSFER
Ordinance 2026-083 | Vote: 8–1
🟢 AYE: Coleman, Cullen, DeArment, Kensinger, Needles, Phillips, Preston, Smith
🔴 NAY: DeLong
Absent: Wagner
Cory Street Gate-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATION
Ordinance 2026-084 | Vote: 9–1
🟢 AYE: Coleman, Cullen, DeArment, Kensinger, Needles, Phillips, Preston, Smith, Wagner
🔴 NAY: DeLong
VISION CRA TAX ABATEMENT
Resolution 033-2026 | Vote: 7–2
75% property-tax abatement for 15 years for a proposed residential development.
🟢 AYE: Coleman, DeArment, Kensinger, Needles, Preston, Smith, Wagner
🔴 NAY: DeLong, Phillips
Absent: Cullen
HUFFMAN ANNEXATION — CITY SERVICES
Resolution 027-2026 | Vote: 9–1
🟢 AYE: Coleman, Cullen, DeArment, Kensinger, Needles, Phillips, Preston, Smith, Wagner
🔴 NAY: DeLong
VOORHEES & BOES ANNEXATION — CITY SERVICES
Resolution 037-2026 | Vote: 9–1
🟢 AYE: Coleman, Cullen, DeArment, Kensinger, Needles, Phillips, Preston, Smith, Wagner
🔴 NAY: DeLong
From Findlay City Council meeting Minutes


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