I’d like to start off by thanking all those North Ridgeville residents who exercised their right to vote in November. I am grateful that Issue 16 passed which will lead to the construction of a much-needed new high school for our growing city. I would also like to express my appreciation to voters for giving me the opportunity to continue serving as your mayor. North Ridgeville is truly a great place to live, work and raise your family. I will be working with Council members and my administrative team to continue our forward momentum.

There is much to accomplish on the horizon! In 2024 we will be completing our citywide master plan which will provide a roadmap for our future. We will be opening a new police station and constructing several major roadway improvements. We will be placing a renewed focus on economic development, public safety and community character to positively impact our quality of life.

Also in the New Year, we will be improving the ways that the City communicates with the community. To provide more frequent and timely information to residents, we are launching a monthly eNewsletter that will be delivered right to your email inbox. While this Community Connection quarterly newsletter will be discontinued, we will still use opportunities to periodically share information with you in your utility bills. The eNewsletter will be sent to emails on file with our Utilities Department or you can sign up to receive it on our website at www.nridgeville.org. And speaking of our website, we are in the process of redesigning and refreshing our City website to better serve residents, visitors and those doing business in the City. Our new website should be up and running in the first quarter of 2024.

While we are working to improve our digital communications, face-to-face conversations and opportunities for open discussion are important to me. I’ll continue to host monthly Coffee and Conversations in 2024. Upcoming coffees include December 13, January 16, February 12 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and March 7 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. I hope to see you there.

I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,