Category: News
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Finding my voice – and representing yours
What is considered political in a nonpartisan role? And who should a City Council member responsibly represent? Recently I had a conversation with a sitting Bellbrook City Council member. This person was instrumental in recruiting and promoting another candidate in last year’s election. They said, “You wanted to give a voice to the little people Read more
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2025 Year in Review
In the spirit of reflection, I’d like to offer up my take on the City of Bellbrook’s City Council highlights for the year. This is very high level, no official language and no particular order. Much more happened, but I think this is the bottom line for topics of citizen interest. Overall I believe Council Read more
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Reflections on my Campaign
When I filed to run for Bellbrook City Council, I knew that I would have some headwinds. As a first-time candidate, I have lived in Bellbrook for five years. And I like to say, “I’m a blueberry in a cherry pie.” But, as the saying goes, if you’re not going uphill, you’re on the wrong Read more
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Experienced, Dedicated, and Trusted IN BELLBROOK
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, and if you read one thing about me, this is it. My presence in our hometown over the years has been consistent. My involvement and leadership in Bellbrook has touched many organizations. My participation has helped me understand how Bellbrook works. My ideas have been embraced by our community. Read more
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Voting in the November 4 election – this is important!
It’s important to vote in our upcoming Bellbrook election. Please make a plan to vote! There are 3 different ways you can do this! The most popular way to vote is on Election Day. This is on November 4, 2025. Polls are open 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. You can find your polling location here: Read more
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New endorsement
My campaign has been endorsed by the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the NASW Ohio Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) Committee ! Read more
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Campaign Press Release
Jenn Leclaire Announces Candidacy for Bellbrook City Council with a Focus on the City’s Small Town Friendly Roots Bellbrook, Ohio — [August 14, 2025] — Since choosing Bellbrook as her hometown, Jenn Leclaire has emerged as a trusted community leader, problem-solver, and advocate for collaboration. Now, she’s stepping up to run for Bellbrook City Council—driven Read more
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November 2025 vote: Library Levy
Although the November ballot hasn’t been finalized yet, we expect to see at least 3 Levies on the Bellbrook version: One for the City of Bellbrook, one for Greene County Public Health, and one for the Greene County Public library. Let’s focus on the GCPL levy. The ask is for 1 mil, which translates to Read more
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July 14 Council meeting – marijuana, livestock, old Sugarcreek Elementary, and Short-term rentals
An ordinance to ban the sale of recreational marijuana in Bellbrook was introduced. The City had previously declared a moratorium, but this would prohibit adult use cannabis operators. Apparently, the state has decided that cities cannot gain tax revenue from this business. There will be a public hearing on this issue at an upcoming Council Read more
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Solicitors in Bellbrook
We’ve all heard a knock at our door and wondered – now what?! There’s a difference between a solicitor, who wants to sell you something, and a canvasser, conducting non-commercial activity. First of all, if I knock on your door to say hello and talk about Bellbrook and my campaign, I hope you answer! I Read more