Sandra Kurt is serving his first term as an At-Large Member on Summit County Council.  He was elected President of Council for 2010. Previously in his term, Mr. Poda served as Council Vice President, Chair of Health and Human Services, and Chair of Public Works.

Currently, Mr. Poda serves as a member of Public Works, Rules, Planning and Economic Development, and the Long-Term Planning Committees.

As Council President, Mr. Poda also serves on the Investment Advisory Board, and the Internal Audit Committee.

In 2008, Mr. Poda sponsored legislation forming the Methamphetamine Property Awareness Task Force, also serving as chairman, which resulted in coordination between law enforcement agencies throughout the county to make information available to homeowners and renters concerning real estate affected by meth labs via the website link http://www.co.summit.oh.us/SCMA.htm . In 2009, Jon authored legislation that banned texting while driving, which resulted in Summit County being the first county in the state of Ohio to pass such a law making the roads safer for travelers.

Council Member Poda is a lifelong resident of Summit County.  He graduated from Garfield High School in 1975, where he was the recipient of the Chrysler Youth Award, and attended the University of Akron.

He was a small business owner for over 20 years and has more than 30 years in professional marketing experience in both the wholesale and retail industries, and currently works in the Office of Sales Management for the Ohio Lottery. Jon also holds real estate and appraiser licenses, is a former member of the Summit County Board of Building Appeals, Home Builders Association and various realtor organizations.  In addition, he has been a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Association for 10 years, and has served on the Board of Directors for the Summit County Historical Society.

Jon and his wife, Marjorie, live in Green.  They have three children and two grandchildren.