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Fiscal Review Task Force Implementation Report Available.

The Fiscal Review Task Force, made up of ten Willoughby residents appointed by council and the mayor, was convened to examine the current financial position of the City and to make recommendations on ways to reduce expenses and/or increase revenue. The members brought experience from all walks of life and their insight will help the council and administration plan not only next year's budget but into the future as well. Their report can be found here, and the April 2012 Implementation Report is here.

Residents: Important Information Regarding Trash Collection

As part of the City's efforts to manage our budget now and in the future, changes are being made to trash collection throughout the city. Mayor Anderson's letter regarding these changes, mailed to all residents of Willoughby, can also be download here.

Past issues of the Mayor's Report can be viewed here on our Vimeo channel.

Mayor David E. Anderson is the chief executive officer of the City of Willoughby. He oversees the affairs of the municipality and supervises all departments and divisions. The Mayor also serves as the Director of Public Safety and oversees the enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the City of Willoughby.

Mayor Anderson was first elected in 1991 and is now serving his 20th year as Mayor.

The Mayor’s office issues certificates of recognition for solicitors wishing to do business door-to-door in Willoughby. Contact Peggy Kostelnik for more information.

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Mayor David E. Anderson One Public Square Willoughby, Ohio 44094 (440) 953-4124	Peggy Kostelnik Assistant to the Mayor One Public Square Willoughby, Ohio 44094 (440) 953-4124

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Mayor’s Report

Mayor David E. Anderson

Just a few comments this month regarding the Police Department.

I've recently had a few questions regarding which phone numbers to use when contacting the Willoughby Police Department. Specifically, people have asked what qualifies as an emergency when calling 9-1-1. The rule of thumb is, if you would like an officer to respond to your request you should dial 9-1-1, even if the situation isn't a true emergency. Some examples might be that you'd like an officer to check on a car which has been parked in your neighborhood, or would like to speak to an officer regarding another neighborhood problem. Or maybe you've found something you would like to turn in to an officer, wallet, keys, etc.

By dialing 9-1-1 you are connecting directly to the dispatcher's computer system. This automatically generates a log with the proper information included and makes it much easier for the dispatcher to send a car and record the right information.

If you want to speak on the phone to an officer, talk to our detective bureau, contact police administration, or simply have a question, you should dial the non-emergency number, 953-4212.

On another note, some of you might remember when newspapers printed “The Police Beat.” The column would give the reader information on what types of crimes were happening in the city. Well we've got our own digital version of the “Beat” available now on Facebook and Twitter. You can “friend” the Willoughby Police Department and get updates on what is occurring in the city. Some Police Departments do not like to share this information, figuring it will make the city look bad, crime wise. We take the opposite view, however, that it is best if our citizens are aware of crime in their neighborhoods. In that way they can become more aware and watchful of their neighborhood.

That's it for this month. Have a great start to the summer.