A moment with the mayor
Wadsworth Mayor Robin Laubaugh
The Main Street Wadsworth organization is looking for a full-time executive director to implement ideas, projects and events necessary to revitalize downtown Wadsworth and sustain its viability.
The organization works closely with the city in encouraging economic development and in planning events in the downtown area that benefit the entire community.
If you are interested, a detailed job description can be viewed at www.mainstreetwadsworth.org. To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by Friday, Jan. 27, to the attention of Daniel Slife at djslife@gmail.com or by U.S. mail to his attention at 168 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281.
Accomplishments
2016 was a year of many accomplishments for the city. Over the next couple of weeks, I will share with you some of the highlights from each department.
To begin, the finance department reported the refund of the community center bonds while interest rates were at an all-time low, resulting in $1.2 million in savings to the city. As mentioned previously, the department received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction and the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellent in Financial Reporting. They also reported the successful conversion from CCA to RITA for the administration of city income taxes, resulting in reduced fees.
WCTV added the opportunity to stream TV shows, music and news with ROKU, and increased the number of networks available on Watch TV Everywhere to a total of 85. A whopping 1,811 program hours were recorded during the past year for viewing by Wadsworth Cable customers, with 50,000 views on my.pegcentral.com.
The safety director reported the formation of the Wadsworth Drug Free Community Coalition organization with a nonprofit IRS designation. In addition, the police K-9 program was created and implemented at the city.
Wadsworth Fire and EMS completed a new five year strategic and capital improvement plan. A process for the assessment and development of a conceptual plan, as well as, the location of a renovated or replacement Fire Station No. 1 facility was completed.
A new residential speeding awareness program was initiated and electronic speed signs were acquired for use in the program.
Construction began on a new fire engine, and four aging safety vehicles were replaced. Finally, the update on the Silvercreek railroad crossing was completed with upgraded lights and gates, funded completely by the Public Utilities Commission and Ohio Rail Development Commission.
Until next week …
The organization works closely with the city in encouraging economic development and in planning events in the downtown area that benefit the entire community.
If you are interested, a detailed job description can be viewed at www.mainstreetwadsworth.org. To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by Friday, Jan. 27, to the attention of Daniel Slife at djslife@gmail.com or by U.S. mail to his attention at 168 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281.
Accomplishments
2016 was a year of many accomplishments for the city. Over the next couple of weeks, I will share with you some of the highlights from each department.
To begin, the finance department reported the refund of the community center bonds while interest rates were at an all-time low, resulting in $1.2 million in savings to the city. As mentioned previously, the department received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction and the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellent in Financial Reporting. They also reported the successful conversion from CCA to RITA for the administration of city income taxes, resulting in reduced fees.
WCTV added the opportunity to stream TV shows, music and news with ROKU, and increased the number of networks available on Watch TV Everywhere to a total of 85. A whopping 1,811 program hours were recorded during the past year for viewing by Wadsworth Cable customers, with 50,000 views on my.pegcentral.com.
The safety director reported the formation of the Wadsworth Drug Free Community Coalition organization with a nonprofit IRS designation. In addition, the police K-9 program was created and implemented at the city.
Wadsworth Fire and EMS completed a new five year strategic and capital improvement plan. A process for the assessment and development of a conceptual plan, as well as, the location of a renovated or replacement Fire Station No. 1 facility was completed.
A new residential speeding awareness program was initiated and electronic speed signs were acquired for use in the program.
Construction began on a new fire engine, and four aging safety vehicles were replaced. Finally, the update on the Silvercreek railroad crossing was completed with upgraded lights and gates, funded completely by the Public Utilities Commission and Ohio Rail Development Commission.
Until next week …