MANSFIELD — 2nd Ward Councilwoman Cheryl Meier’s words echoed around Mansfield City Council chambers on Wednesday evening, likely representing the feelings of her lawmaking peers. It was as if council members were standing around and looking down into the huge hole at the former YMCA site at 455 Park Ave. West, watching $600,000 sink into […]
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No need for delay: Mansfield City Council OKs new mayor’s 2024 budget on one read
MANSFIELD — Maybe it was the fact Mayor Jodie Perry sat in front of City Council Tuesday night to present her own 2024 spending plan. Maybe it was the fact she was joined at the same table by Finance Director Kelly Blankenship, who went over her revenue projections. Maybe it was because the two newly […]
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Plowing for Pizza: Zader leads effort to land $25K from Domino’s to help clear snow
MANSFIELD — Stephanie Zader said a $25,000 donation from Domino’s will have an impact on Mansfield’s streets even after she is out of office. An At-large member of Mansfield City Council, Zader has said she won’t seek another term when her seat is up for election next year. But her successful launch to land the […]
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New Mansfield public works director highlights plans for the city’s parks
MANSFIELD — Louis Andres knows a few things about public parks. And it seems clear the City of Mansfield is going to benefit from the expertise of the man who has worked in the parks and recreation field for more than 40 years, beginning his career in 1978 with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a […]
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Why wait? Mansfield City Council quickly adopts change in investment policy
MANSFIELD — Apparently the proposed change in the City of Mansfield’s investment policy was too good to wait. Local lawmakers were not scheduled to vote until March 20 on a proposal that new Finance Director Kelly Blankenship said would allow the city’s money to make more money. “This will open up more opportunities for us […]
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Outside eyes: Mansfield mayor gets OK from City Council for IT consultation
MANSFIELD — It didn’t take new Mayor Jodie Perry long to figure out the city’s computer infrastructure — hardware and software — needs attention. And that some outside eyes may be beneficial. At her request, City Council on Tuesday evening approved a three-month agreement with ES Consulting from Ontario to help prepare a “preliminary technology […]
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Many roles, one job: Remy said his task was to ‘keep city inside the guardrails’
MANSFIELD — David Remy had many different roles during his 31 years of work with the City of Mansfield. Law Director. Public Works Director. Human Resources Director. Safety Service Director. Many jobs. One goal. “My whole job during that time, as I looked at it from a legal background, as a legally trained person, was […]
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End of watch: Mansfield police K-9 Richy honored for nearly eight years on the job
MANSFIELD — His eyes darted around the room, carefully watching everyone. His ears perked up as he listened to the voices. He stayed close to his partner. K-9 Richy retired from the Mansfield Police Department on Dec. 30 after nearly eight years of service. But the black German Shepherd, born in 2013, clearly looked like […]
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NECIC’s ask to reallocate city ARPA funds delayed until 2024
Legislation regarding the proposed reallocation was set to be voted upon Tuesday during Mansfield City Council’s final meeting of the year.
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City of Mansfield has paid $2.67 million in bonuses to workers since March 2022
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has paid $2.67 million in “one-time” bonus payments to its 400-plus employees in the last 19 months. That total includes $262,000 going to 104 full-time, non-union workers scheduled for this week’s paychecks. The bulk of the money for the bonus awards has come from the city’s $21 million share […]