Re-elect

Chris Bell

South Russell

Village Council

Infrastructure

Community Safety

Fiscal Oversight

About Me

I grew up in the Chagrin Valley and graduated from Chagrin Falls High School in 1994. I earned my bachelor’s degree from The University of Akron and my master’s degree in Public Relations from Kent State University.

After spending the early years of my professional life living in Cleveland’s inner ring, I moved back home to South Russell with my wife Meghan (a SRV native) and two children (now ages 18 and 15).

I've always felt that serving my community in any capacity is an obligation. For the past four years it has been an absolute honor to serve as your Councilmember.

I humbly ask for your vote on November 4th so I may serve one more term for our Village.

Leadership Roles in First Term

I am proud to have served as the chair of:

Streets Committee
Building Committee
Safety Committee
HR Committee

Highlights of First Term

Significant strides in storm water mitigation

Bell Road, East culvert pipe replacements
Chillicothe Road culvert pipe replacements
Manor Brook stormwater project
Central Retention Basin constructed on 306
Stormwater remediation projects in Chagrin Heights area
Use of Ohio Pubic Works, NOACA, and other grant sources to reduce tax payer burden
Re-ditching throughout South Russell
Many roadside storm drain repairs
Numerous driveway culvert pipes replaced

Management of a robust roads program

Roads repaved in my first term include: Louise Drive, Ridgecrest Drive, Garden Park Drive, Fairview Road, Woodside Drive, Maple Springs Drive, Southwyck Drive, Countryside Drive
Bell Road, East repaving scheduled for 2026.
Utilized a coating on most newly repaved roads to extend the road's life and save tax payer dollars over the long term.
Chip sealed village campus parking lot.
New salt storage structure being constructed in fall '25 to replace crumbling existing dome
Salt truck modifications made to ensure more efficient use of road salt
Supported an excellent road plowing program during winter storms

Maintaining a Safe Village

South Russell School Safety Officer assigned to Gurney Elementary
Installation of cameras on light poles at corner of Bell & 306
Flock camera system installed to assist regional crime prevention and management
Temporary radar signs utilized throughout Village to reduce speeding
Crosswalk installed on Bell Rd. at Alderwood, connecting to South Russell Park
New traffic light at Bell & 306 intersection
Working towards a safer pedestrian transport system on Bell Road
Supported Valley Enforcement Group (SWAT) drone operations and donor funds to purchase new specialized vehicle and built garage to house it.

Building Department and the Village

Streamlined permitting fees and process
Enforced zoning standards
Implemented new software to modernize and streamline work of Building Department
Simplified the park pavilion reservation system; made the resident rental fee less than the non-resident fee

Outside of Council

I have also served the South Russell community by coaching youth sports, serving as the president of the 105-home Kensington Green Homeowners Association, and sitting on the South Russell Board of Zoning Appeals.

Professionally, I am a marketing communications executive and serve on the leadership team at a mid-size Cleveland-based manufacturing company. I also volunteer with a handful of trade organizations.

Yard Signs

I would be honored to have my campaign sign in your yard. Fill out the form on the "Contact" page and I'll bring one to you.

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