I am thrilled to announce my campaign for re-election to Bexley City Council!

Thank you for saying “Yes to Jess”. It has been an honor to serve you these past 4 years as Chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Parks and Recreation Committee. As we journey forward, I want to share my vision and commitment to our beloved city. Throughout my time in office, my core principle has been transparent, direct communication. Your voice matters, and I am dedicated to listening to your concerns and ideas. Together, we can continue to shape the future of Bexley with the input of each and every resident. In the face of unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, my creative and energetic ideas aimed to keep our community strong and connected. Together, we navigated these trying times, and I am immensely proud of the resilience our city has shown. I will continue to work on ensuring Bexley is a place where every individual feels empowered and valued, regardless of background or identity. As we look forward, I am excited to continue leading Bexley through change and growth. Your support in the upcoming election will allow me to continue the work we’ve started together. With your trust, we will build a future where every member of our community thrives. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to continuing this incredible journey with each and everyone of you!

About Jess

My term on Bexley City Council started in 2020. I have served as the Chair of Zoning and DeveIopment and am currently the Chair of Park and Recreation. I am the current liaison to The Recreation Board and Bexley Education Foundation. I was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana, surrounded by a large, loving, supportive family.  Indiana University is where I continued my education and passion for community service and leadership. I am a proud graduate of Indiana University with a BA in Political Science, Telecommunications, and Communications. I have 15 years of of business experience in sales & marketing with E&J Gallo Winery (Chicago, Illinois), Boston Scientific (Boston, MA), Wallroos Wallgraphics (Owned and Operated Columbus, Ohio), and Infinity Info Systems (New York City). I held management, training, and leadership positions in these companies as well as had extensive training in collaborating and effective communication.  I was recognized by these companies for ingenuity, energy, spirit, and commitment to leadership and excellence. 

My husband Adam (St. Charles graduate, 1996) and I choose Bexley as our home 15 years ago when we were a month from welcoming our oldest son.  We lived up the street from Maryland Elementary for 5 years before we welcomed our 3rd child.  We have been a part of Bexley Schools the past 8 years, where two of our children currently attend.  Our oldest is starting his high school education at St. Charles this fall.

I feel blessed to have made the decision to buy our first home in Bexley, Ohio.  I have been involved in this community since we moved here and am elated by the progress, change, and improvements to our great city these past 15 years.  I have had the opportunity to work with DARN/ Shop Hop, serve as President of the Bexley Mother’s Center, 5 year rider for Team Bexley for Pelotonia, serve on Team Bexley Leadership Team, served as 2019 Chair of BRAVO!, Bexley Education Foundation’s largest fundraiser, netting $135,000 for Bexley schools. I have been involved in the Bexley Home and Garden Tour, Jack Roth 5K, Splish Splash & Dash Triathlon, Montrose Art Fair, Restore Elikia, St. Catherines Fun Fest, Bexley Big League, Coach for Bexley Park and Recreation youth sports, Bexley United Methodist Preschool, Jewish Community Preschool, and Columbus School for Girls preschool.

I have been busy working hard for Bexley these past 4 years. I have enjoyed working with the city on bike rack installments throughout the 43209, securing a Bexley Community Foundation grant to showcase local female artists work in bike racks along Main Street, working with our local Bexley Library & Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano on community programming, hosting EDUTAINMENT for continued council commitment with DEI training, helping secure and support our outdoor Bexley Ice Rink, working with Park and Recreation on Teen programming, and representing council in City of Columbus Govern 2.0. I have been proud during my 4 years to support the completion of the Jeffrey Mansion Expansion Project, Schneider Park Athletic Fields and Splash pad, Bexley Dog Park (Lucky is enjoying let’s set up a playdate), Commonwealth East and West athletic fields, Bexley City Charter renewal, investments in sustainability & police department, flower baskets and planters throughout Bexley, and Holiday lights on Drexel Circle and Main Street. My lifetime of leadership, community, and business experiences have given me the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.  I have enjoyed being your voice “Bexley” on city council.

Highlighted Events

Join the campaign now through November 7th (Election Day), and attend the events below! Download or request a voter form at www.MyOhioVote.com, deadline to register to vote is Monday October 10th.

Thursday, 8.24
4pm-7pm

Bexley Farmer’s Market every Thursday thru October 19th

Saturday, 8.26
5-10pm

Smoke & Fire Festival at Schneider Park, free

Saturday, 9.3
5:30pm

Labor Day Block Party & Brewfest E. Main Street

Bexley Community Camp Out

Main Event: Top Gun: Maverick

Into the Woods Festival (1st one!) Jeffrey Park

Monday, 10.10
All Day

Tuesday, 10.11
All Day

Friday, 10.13

Thursday, 10.19
5:30-8pm

Saturday, 10.28
7:30-11:30pm

Tuesday, 10.31
5:30-7pm

Election Day! See you at the polls BEXLEY 6:30am to 7:30pm. Find your polling location at www.MyOhioVote.com & don’t forget to bring your ID. SAY YES TO JESS! VOTE Jess Saad for Bexley City Council.

Jess’s Top Priorities for Bexley:

• Community

• Children

• Schools

• Religious Institutions

• Safety Services

• Business Development (Revitalize East Livingston Avenue, Support & Strengthen North Cassady & East Main Street Commercial Corridor)

• Parks and Recreational Development & Programming

• Infrastructure

• Resources for all

• Community Development

• Environmental Sustainability

• Community Culture

• Equity

• Parks & Recreation

• Home & Investments

• Small Business, Community, Green Space