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Zac Heronemus

Ward 3 Council Member2024-01-08 – 2027-12-01 (month-level end: December 2027; seated at the first meeting of the new term on January 8, 2024 per WNIN; four-year term elected November 2023; start is the current-term seating, earlier service not sourced)

About

Zac Heronemus focused his campaign on bringing stability to Evansville's Third Ward by stopping the revolving door of representation. His platform also prioritized maintaining safe and clean housing for residents in the ward.

Campaign promises (2)

  • transparency
    Zac Heronemus campaigned on stopping the revolving door in Evansville's Third Ward.
  • public-safety
    Heronemus addressed how to keep housing in the ward safe and clean.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
1:31:34
Avg per meeting
6:06
Segments
1065

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Filtered to Environment

Top issues during term (20)(Environment)

high↑Jul 2026[27]

Mark Norman Ditch Obstruction Cleanup Deadline

Cleanup costs fall on property owners; county contractor work would be billed to violators if they fail to act.

critical↑Jun 2026[17]

Pigeon Creek flood damage reduction and drainage work plan

Recommendations come with basic cost estimates in the plan, but most require funding, partnerships, or further data before implementation.

medium↓Jan 2026[16]

Tree canopy goal and forest initiatives

Donations from the Solid Waste District, Colonial Classics, and grant funds cover trees that volunteers plant at no labor cost to the city.

medium↑May 2026[16]

Solar panel generating service agreement

Part of the city's broader solar investment; no specific cost was disclosed at this meeting.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Tree removals at 212 Cherry Street and Lincoln/Garvin

Unknown until quotes come back; removals will be paid by the city.

low↑Sep 2026[15]

Jacobsville Park native planting project

Cost wasn't detailed; the society performs the maintenance.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Noise monitoring and measurement standards

Continuous monitoring equipment could be charged to developers.

low↑Sep 2026[15]

Wesselman Park Pollinator Planting

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Former AMAX coal slurry impoundment (Dam 8713)

high↑May 2026[12]

Diesel generators and air quality

Air monitoring equipment and toxic-gas sensors for fire departments could be expensive and would need developer funding.

medium↑May 2026[12]

Local emissions and permitting oversight

Permit fee revenue is flowing in through the City Controller's office after September/O October invoicing.

medium↓Jan 2026[12]

Tree canopy goal initiative

Plantings are supported by partners including CenterPoint and Keep Evansville Beautiful.

high↑May 2026[12]

Climate projects and grant funding

Up to $23 million in federal climate funding for the community is in limbo pending appeals.

low↑Jul 2026[12]

EV Charging and Anti-Idling Campaign

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Jacobsville soil contamination site access

A potential ~$7 million federal grant could pay for lead abatement in older homes for free for qualifying residents.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Pigeon Creek Watershed Planning and Stream Gauge

Funded by a state grant through the watershed commission, at no direct county cost.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

2026 Tire Recycling Contract

Costs are already in the district's operating budget; the exact contract amounts weren't discussed.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Administrative and enforcement rules for the creek channel

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Federal Solar Grant Litigation

Restored grant funds would pay for solar installations including free systems for low-income households.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Community service roadside cleanup and recycling

Only about $153 spent since program start; recycling brought in $2,404.97.

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(Environment)

No votes found matching Environment.