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Council Member· 2018–2029

John Oakes

Bethel Park

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
6
Total speaking time
10:12
Avg per meeting
1:42
Segments
142

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Top issues during term (17)

high↑Oct 2026[22]

Emery Property Management Commercial Development

Private commercial investment creating new retail space and local jobs.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Vape Shop Zoning Regulations

None directly on municipal finances.

critical↓Jun 2026[16]

King School Road Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

Potential future municipal or school district expenditures for traffic engineering adjustments.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Athletic Field Damage Cost Recovery Fee Schedule

Potential cost recovery fees for athletic field repairs.

critical↑Jan 2026[12]

Storm and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades

Involves multiple contract changes and pay applications totaling over $200,000 across sewer capital funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Municipal Software and Digital Infrastructure Upgrades

Includes software investments such as $8,370 for AvidXchange and $22,067.50 for CivicPlus agenda software.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Community Center Partition Walls Replacement

$173,360.00 allocated from the capital budget.

high↓Jun 2018[2]

state of emergency

Property owners and the city will likely face steep repair bills for flooded buildings and washed-out roads.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Transition to Allegheny County 911 Dispatch

Savings and transition costs associated with transferring dispatch responsibilities to the county.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Cat Registration Ordinance Repeal

Negligible administrative cost savings from ending cat licensing.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Jordan Street Speeding and Parking Restrictions

Costs associated with potential traffic calming infrastructure.

high↓May 2026[2]

Primrose School Rezoning Request at 391 McMurray Road

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Zoning Standards for Backyard Chickens and Ducks

high↓Mar 2026[1]

2026 Infrastructure and Road Program

Over $2.1 million committed for road paving, rejuvenators, and landscaping.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

water quality

While no direct costs were announced, customers can finally stop wasting money on bottled water.

medium→Jul 2026[0]

Adaptive Reuse Zoning Framework

Encourages redevelopment and commercial property re-investment.

high↓Jul 2026[0]

personnel appointments and salary approvals

Payroll gets a little heavier — two new salaries on the books plus a locked-in pay schedule that sets district labor costs through 2026–27.

Decisions during term (151)

Recorded while Oakes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabledVoted no8-1Oct 12, 2026

Athletic Field Damage Cost Recovery Fee Schedule

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 12, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A-N

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 12, 2026

Bills and Payrolls Approval

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 12, 2026

Delaware Valley Workers Compensation Trust Agreement and Resolution #R10-12-26A

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 12, 2026

Orchard Park Drive Trucks Prohibited Sign - Ordinance 10-12-26A

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 12, 2026

Stop Sign at Marvle Valley Drive on Donegal Drive - Ordinance 10-12-26B

approvedVoted yes5-3-1Oct 12, 2026

Emery Property Management LLC Major Land Development Application #2025-0019 - Sidewalk Waiver

approvedVoted yes7-1-1Oct 12, 2026

Emery Property Management LLC Major Land Development Application #2025-0019 - Land Development

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 12, 2026

Vape Shop Ordinance 10-12-26C

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 12, 2026

Public Works Purchase Sanitary Vehicle

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 12, 2026

Clark Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project - Mutual Release and Settlement Agreement

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

Approval of the 9-14-26 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

Approval of the 9-14-26 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

Bethel Trails Residential Development Bond Reduction Request #12

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

St. Thomas More Housing Parking Lot Expansion Bond Reduction Request #1

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

Bethel Square Senior Apartments Development - Bond Reduction Request #3 (Final)

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

Approval of Payment to A.V. Lauttamus Communications, Inc

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

Zoning Hearing Board Payment Approvals - Steptoe & Johnson

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

Zoning Hearing Board Payment Approvals - Babst Calland

approved9-0Oct 12, 2026

Wade Trim Payment Approvals – Engineering Services

Voting record (62)

60 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 12, 2026

Athletic Field Damage Cost Recovery Fee Schedule

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A-N

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Bills and Payrolls Approval

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Delaware Valley Workers Compensation Trust Agreement and Resolution #R10-12-26A

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Orchard Park Drive Trucks Prohibited Sign - Ordinance 10-12-26A

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Stop Sign at Marvle Valley Drive on Donegal Drive - Ordinance 10-12-26B

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Emery Property Management LLC Major Land Development Application #2025-0019 - Sidewalk Waiver

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Emery Property Management LLC Major Land Development Application #2025-0019 - Land Development

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Vape Shop Ordinance 10-12-26C

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Public Works Purchase Sanitary Vehicle

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Clark Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project - Mutual Release and Settlement Agreement

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Bills and Payrolls Approval

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Resolution R8-10-26A - Millennium Park Bandshell Grant

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Resolution R8-10-26B - RAAC Police Firing Range Grant

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Resolution R8-10-26C - PA DCED Main Street Matters Grant

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

2026-2027 Worker's Compensation Proposal

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Ordinance 8-10-26A - Kings School Road & Jasmine Drive All-Way Stop-Control

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Community Center Partition Walls Replacement - Base Bid

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Community Center Partition Walls Replacement - Additional Bid #1

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Community Center Partition Walls Replacement - Additional Bid #2

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Appointments

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board Appointments

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A-J

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Bills and Payrolls

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Bethel Park Chronicles Publication Frequency

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Nonprofit 2026 Fundraiser Rental Rate Policy

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

MOU with Teamsters #205 Concerning Dispatch Operations

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Adaptive Reuse Ordinance for Planning Review

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Wastewater Treatment Plant Sodium Bicarbonate Supply Contract Award

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

2026 Crack Sealing Project Award

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Raw Pump House Rooftop Air Conditioning Unit Purchase

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Approval of Bills and Payrolls

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

RecDesk Contract

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance 6-8-26A - Mechanical Device Tax Ordinance Update

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Resolution R6-8-26B - Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program Grant

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance 6-8-26B - Electronic Bike Regulation

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance 6-8-26C - Traffic Study - Stop Sign at Barnes Avenue and Centerman Avenue

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Notification to Pennsylvania State Police and Allegheny County Emergency Services Transfer of ORI

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Police Sergeant Promotion

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Resolution R6-8-26A - Revision to the Official Sewage Facilities Plan for New Development

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Vape Shop Ordinances and Regulations

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Route 88 and Kings School Road Improvement Project – Contract Award

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ratification of West Penn Power Payment for Route 88 and Kings School Road Project

Voted noMay 11, 2026

Primrose School Franchising Company LLC Rezoning Request

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Boards and Commissions Reappointments

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items A-M)

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Bills and Payrolls

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Splash Park Operations Policy

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Ordinance 2-9-26A - Reasonable Costs of Collection for Delinquent Act 511 Taxes