Past Achievements
• PLANNING
I initiated an update of the Village's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and has encouraged the Park Board to develop a comprehensive plan for recreational programs and facilities. I have also encouraged more collaboration between the Village Council, the Planning Commission and the Park Board.
• GATHERING RESOURCES
I obtained two significant competitive grants (for $550,000) for the Village from the Clean Ohio Fund to preserve 67 acres of undeveloped land, the Eastwood and Carter properties.
I also negotiated the purchase of 4 other properties as part of the Village's overall plan to expand parks, recreation, open space and Village facilities:
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Pedigo property (33 acres to expand the Village complex to the south),
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Starkey property (4 acres to expand the County Library property to the east),
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Johnson property (4 acres to expand Richfield Woods Park to the south), and
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Dizmo property (4 acres to expand the Village complex to the east).
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• FISCAL MANAGEMENT
I negotiated the first collective bargaining agreements with police and fire departments.
I instituted a thorough budgetary analysis, which he adjusts and improves each year.
• PLANNING AND BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
I oversaw three large projects: the reconstruction of Brecksville Road, the renovation of the Town Hall and the extension of a water line to serve the Village Complex.
• DEVELOPING HIGH QUALITY TAX BASE
I have worked actively to attract high-quality office and business development for areas like the CF property and the south side of Wheatley Road.
I submitted two applications for Job Ready Sites Grants from the State (one of which outranked all other grants submitted in Summit County).
• RESPECTED LEADER
I believe I have earned the respect of other municipal leaders and county officials. I serve on the executive committee of the Summit County Mayor's Association and the Cuyahoga Valley Regional Council of Governments.
