Timothy A. Schwanger

City of Sandusky Commission Candidate

Biography

Timothy A. Schwanger was born and raised in Sandusky, graduating from Sandusky High School in 1976. He has followed Sandusky government for 33+ years, beginning with the Waterfront Watch Fellows in 1988. Schwanger has served on three city commission-appointed committees, most recently the 2025 Charter Review Committee. He is self-funding his campaign and holds no ties to special interests, bringing an independent voice focused on neighborhood investment and fiscal accountability. His approach: "I'm not going to be afraid to vote no on something that I think is not in the best interests of the citizens of Sandusky as a whole."

Experience

33+ years following Sandusky government and attending city commission meetings
Member of Waterfront Watch Fellows (since 1988)
Served on three city commission-appointed committees
Member of 2025 Charter Review Committee
Member of Save Our Shoreline Parks advocacy group
Self-funded campaign with no special interest ties

Key Priorities

Double or triple home improvement assistance cap from current $3,000 limit

Restore interior repair assistance (furnaces, hot water heaters) similar to former CHIP program

Hire economic development director to attract manufacturing and commercial jobs paying $20-25/hour

Transition Sandusky Transit System ($1M+ annual subsidy) to Erie County Regional Transit Authority

Establish Airbnb cap with clear regulations

Protect existing park space (Battery Park, Shoreline Park) while supporting development

Reform code enforcement (1,400+ open violations) with zoned inspection approach

Increase transparency: regular project updates at meetings and better use of city Facebook (25,000 followers)

Other Candidates in This Race

Running for 3 of 5 City Commission seats