The Ashtabula City Council - Farewell to Foglio and Council Culture Warning
The Ashtabula City Council honors a departing member while that counselor reflects on decades of service, contrasts past collegial culture with current personal agendas, and offers sharp criticism of a colleague. The counselor closes with gratitude for city staff and a call for residents to step forward for the upcoming vacancy. 8mins
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Original Meeting
Monday, July 6th, 2026
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July 6, 2026 Pre-Council and Regular Council Meeting (July 06, 2026)
In This Video
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Council Member Mills offered a heartfelt tribute to Counselor Kim Foglio, praising Foglio’s dedication, mentorship, financial insight, and service to Ashtabula City as they prepared to leave the council chambers.
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President of Council Roskovics described the council’s tradition of honoring departing members and offered a personal tribute to Counselor Kim Foglio, highlighting Foglio’s perfect fit for the role, deep knowledge of the city, and valued service on the council.
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Council Member Foglio reflected on earlier years of a collegial, respectful council, contrasted that with current personal agendas, and emphasized a commitment to doing the right thing and quietly serving residents without seeking recognition.
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Council Member Foglio sharply criticized a colleague’s behavior as disrespectful and unprofessional, then explained the party’s appointment process for filling the upcoming council vacancy and encouraged interested residents to apply.
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Council Member Foglio expressed heartfelt gratitude to the city’s full-time legal staff, praising their fairness, honesty, selfless service, and dedication to protecting the city while reflecting on how much this support would be missed.
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Council Member Foglio shared warm praise for two colleagues, recalling how one was encouraged into service and commending another as an exceptionally hardworking counselor who served residents diligently and often out of public view.
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Council Member Foglio delivered a closing farewell, affirming pride in long service to residents and the city and thanking colleagues for bringing closure to a 43-year council career.
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