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Council appoints Jason Lax to vacant Ward 2 seat; minutes approved

Orrville City Council · January 5, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 5 meeting the Orrville City Council appointed Jason Lax to the vacant Ward 2 seat by unanimous vote, swore him in and approved Dec. 15 minutes. The meeting included several board appointments and routine departmental reports.

The Orrville City Council appointed Jason Lax to the vacant Ward 2 seat during its Jan. 5 meeting after a motion from Council member Beverly Squirrell and a second from Council member Rees Davies; the council recorded "all ayes" and Lax was sworn in at the meeting. Council President Paul Vance called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Council member Carr moved to approve the council minutes from Dec. 15; Jason Lax seconded the motion and the council again voted "all ayes" to approve the minutes. No roll-call totals beyond the meeting record of unanimous approval were stated at the meeting.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn from Council member Rees Davies, seconded by Carr; the council voted "all ayes" and adjourned at 7:43 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

The appointment fills the Ward 2 vacancy immediately; no additional debate or conditions were recorded on the floor. The council also announced that new committee assignments have been posted, but provided no further changes during the session.