Fostoria Councilwoman Mendoza Launches ‘Convos With Council’ for Public Engagement

FOSTORIA – Amy Mendoza, Ward 1 councilwoman and public affairs committee chair, has maintained communication with the public via social media. Currently, Mendoza is the only member of Fostoria City Government actively engaging with people on Facebook.

The launch of a quarterly informal meeting with council members is a major step forward in ensuring accountability.

Amy Mendoza was unanimously appointed to serve a 4-year term as the Ward 1 city councilperson commencing January 2022.

She has lived in Fostoria her entire adulthood. Amy married her high school sweetheart and together, they have raised their family here. The majority of both their extended families live in Fostoria as well. Councilperson Mendoza has lived in Ward 1 since 2007 and has no intentions of ever moving. Fostoria is her home.

Amy works full-time as the Youth Defense Administrator/Intake Specialist at Hancock County Public Defender’s Office where she has been employed for the past 13 years. She helps indigent clients who are often facing difficult situations with emotional outcomes through empathy, caring, and leading.

Amy has a Notary Public Commission and received a Certificate for Administration and Certificate of Completion for Workforce and Community Services through Owens Community College. She is a 2023 graduate of Hancock County Leadership, 2024 graduate of Leadership Seneca County, and active Staying Ahead Mentor.

Councilperson Mendoza is passionate about her community and helping our town continue on the path for a more prosperous future, which she is very excited about.