Accomplishments & Goals

What I have done for medina

John’s commitment to public service is exemplified by his extensive involvement in the Medina community.

For 27 years, he has served on Medina City Council, demonstrating unwavering dedication to local governance. His leadership is further highlighted by his 13-year tenure as Council President, during which he has guided the city through numerous critical decisions. As Chair of the Council Finance Committee, he has played a pivotal role in ensuring responsible fiscal management of your tax dollars. He has also contributed significantly to the city's growth and development through his membership on the Economic Development and Business Development Committees, and by chairing the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee. His commitment to regional collaboration is evident in his board membership on the Joint Economic Development District (Medina/Montville).

Beyond his city council duties, John has demonstrated a deep commitment to education and youth development. He served on the Buckeye Education Foundation and remains actively involved in 4-H and FFA. He currently chairs the Buckeye School District Hall of Fame selection committee, recognizing and honoring outstanding contributions to the school community. Additionally, he has shared his athletic expertise by volunteering as a pole vault coach for both Buckeye and Medina High School track programs. His dedication to community leadership is further underscored by his graduation from Leadership Medina.

Why John M. Coyne, III is qualified to lead the City of Medina as its next Mayor

As a councilman for the City of Medina, John M. Coyne, III has shown leadership and vision with many initiatives over his career that help keep your taxes low, improve City services to its residents, keep and attract jobs, generate revenue for the City, engage with the residents, and maintain our historic, small town atmosphere.

INITIATIVES WHILE ON COUNCIL

• Architect of fiscally conservative five-year budget plan that includes the concept of carryforward funds saving the City of Medina and its taxpayers millions of dollars

• Initiated the Christmas lighting of Medina’s historic square during the Candlelight Walk

• Initiated City Ward meetings to improve communication with addressing City resident concerns

• Led effort to form Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDDs) in Montville and Lafayette Townships to help keep City taxes low

• Led effort to form Cooperative Economic Development Agreement with York Township to encourage economic development to benefit both the City of Medina and York Township

• Led effort to construct parking deck behind the Medina County Court building to ensure the County Courts stayed on Medina’s historic square

• Architect of the plan to finance the City Hall parking deck construction through the creation of TIF (Tax Increment Financing), saving the city tax dollars

• Identified land to locate public restrooms on Medina’s historic square, to better serve the community

• Spearheaded the initiative to install center islands on Rt. 42's shopping district, aiming to optimize traffic control and beautify the corridor

• Purchased iPads for council, saving money and increasing efficiency

• Helped negotiate consortium agreement with Rural Lorain County Water Authority and City of Avon Lake to ensure adequate water supply to City of Medina from Lake Erie