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Mark McKeon
Portage City Council
About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Environment / Energy
Keep Portage a “Natural Place to Move” by stabilizing our natural areas with adjustments to areas cleared for development, to protect our natural resources and community appeal.
Environment / Energy
Work to establish community Expanded Polystyrene recycling.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Steer the City to establish sidewalks along Sprinkle Road, between Vanrick Dr. To Wells St.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Partner with local businesses and Metro to explore subsidized/free transit for employees.
Economy
Improve business & economic development by establish a Business Council to create synergies for improved economic outcomes, relieving worker shortages across sectors and increase local commerce flow to small businesses.
Housing
Balance high density/affordability with land use optimization, evaluating under utilized commercial areas and revising building ordinances.
Government Reform
Change City Council Meeting time back to 7PM to help ensure working families with young children can do their afterwork/school routines and then attend a meeting.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Work with the City to establish sidewalks along Romence Road, between Portage Road and Sprinkle Road.
Education
Job training/Apprenticeships for HS students with partnership with local businesses.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Mprove bus route timing, enabling West-East transportation that does not require a 45 minute transfer.
Environment / Energy
Enhance invasive species prevention activities.
Education
Working with the Board of Education and schools to help rebalance “school of choice” in our community, helping ensure both Portage Northern and Central remain equally competitive in their academic offerings for all Portage youth.
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