Spring of 2025 by City of Wooster

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

BobReynolds

Winter is finally over, after Mother Nature madeit very clear that the season was going to stay with us right up until the official start of spring thisyear Hopefully we have seen our last snowflake and warmertemperaturesarejustaroundthecorner

We continue to make progress on our administrative priorities First and foremost is our goal of increasing the quantity and quality of Wooster's housing stock In the short term, we have several new housingdevelopmentscurrentlyunderconstruction,withseveralmore in the preliminary planning stages Looking to the future, we have beenindiscussionwiththeownersofseveralhundredacresadjoining the current city boundaries about the potential annexation of that property into the city This would ensure that any future development ofthispropertywillbedoneinaccordancewithWoosterCityplanning and zoning standards It would also help with everyone ' s goal of farmland preservation Residential construction within the city can be done with much greater density as a result of the availability of municipalsewerandwaterservices,incomparison

to residential development occurringoutside the corporate limits. As a result, if this annexation does takeplace,itshouldprovideWoosterwithroomforadditionalresidentialgrowthforyearstocome

Thesecondfocusofourhousingeffortsisonourexistingresidentialneighborhoods Weareseekingto encourage investment in these areas, and we are looking to do so through revisions to the Zoning Code I would refer everyone to Vince Marion's article in this newsletter for details of that effort I also wanttothankVinceandallofthevolunteerswhohaveservedontheSteeringCommitteeforthetime andefforttheyhavecommittedoverthelastyearonthisproject Theseproposedchangescanserve asamuch-neededshotinthearmforourexistingneighborhoodsthroughoutthecity.

The significant number of new housing starts do require that we make the necessary infrastructure improvements to support those new homes Much of that new development is in the area served by the Oak Hill TIF ("Tax Increment Funding") project. This TIF made this additional housing possible by providingfortheextensionofcityservicesintothatarea Inturn,aportionoftheadditionaltaxrevenue created by that new development has been used to pay for those infrastructure improvements, with the balance of the new funds going to the school district So far, the TIF has provided funding for the improvements on Oak Hill and Milltown roads (including the two new roundabouts on Oak Hill), sidewalks, and bike paths We are now looking to make similar improvements to the Winkler/Burbank/Oldmanintersectionwithanelongatedroundaboutwhichhasbeenoftenreferredto as "The Peanut" The final drawings for this project are now complete The vast majority of the additional land needed for the project will come out of the parking lot at the southwest corner of OldmanandBurbankRoads Therearealso5privatepropertyownersaffected,butfor4ofthose5the land needed will be rather minimal - less than 400 sq. ft. each. And 3 of those 4 landowners will be obtaining additional land as a result of the reconfigured roadway, to an extent that they will actually endupwithmorelandthantheyhavecurrently(the4thlandownerwillloseatotalof

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120 sq ft) The 5th landowner will lose 2170 sq ft, the majority of which will come as a result of a relocation of the sidewalk In all cases, the property owners losing land as part of the project will receive at a minimum the appraised value of the square footage they will be giving up, without any reductionforthevalueoftheadditionalrightofwaytheyareeffectivelyacquiring

TheintendedfruitsoftheOakHillTIFarealreadybeingseen

TheSpringRunDevelopmentonthewest side of Oak Hill is sold out and will have a total of 91 units completed soon A new development plan has just been submitted for a new allotment on Burbank Road just a short distance north of The Peanut that would have more than 80 new units And in 2026 we anticipate a new development on Milltown Road that could have as many as 300 new residential units All this housing was badly needed,butitisgoingtocreateastrainonourexistinginfrastructure Itisgoingtomakethecurrent traffic problems at the Oldman/Burbank/Winkler intersection significantly worse That is why the administrationisworkingtogettheseimprovementsmade,andtogetthemmadesoonerratherthan later

I also want to remind people to get out and exercise their right to vote at the May 6 election In addition to primary elections for several City Council seats, there are two other important issues on theballotwhichhavelocalsignificance ThefirstistheWoosterCitySchoolsbondissue Regardlessof theoutcomeofthevote,thiselectionwillgreatlyimpactWoosterCitySchoolsforyearstocome,and the Cornerstone Elementary site in particular If the bond issue passes a new middle school will be built adjacent to Wooster High School, and the Cornerstone site will be redeveloped Whether that redevelopment involves a restoration of the existing Cornerstone building or not remains to be seen On the other hand, if the bond issuefails the existing Cornerstone building will be repurposed as a district-widebuildingservingallthe3rdand4thgradersintheWoosterCitySchooldistrict Thedistrict would then redraw the elementary boundaries for Grades K-2, and those students would be divided upbetweentheKean,Melrose,andParkviewbuildings

The second issue I would bring to your attention is the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Program This program has been in place for some time and in the last 10 years, Wooster City has received approximately $125 Million for local infrastructure projects However, the programexpiresafter10yearsunlessitisrenewedbythevotersinOhio,andforthatreasonitwillbe ontheMayballot

Finally,ourcityisblessedwithavarietyofoutdoorpublicrecreationalfacilities Thewarmerweather and longer hours of daylight should provide more opportunities to take advantage of them I encourageeveryonetotakethetimetovisittheparksyouarealreadyfamiliarwith,orevenbetteryet, to explore some of the parks that may be new to them. For more information, please go to https://www.woosteroh.com/parks

Sincerely,

WHAT’SONINWOO

StayconnectedwiththelatestinWoosterandWayneCounty!From MainStreetWooster,theWoosterAreaChamberofCommerce,and theWayneCountyConvention andVisitorsBureau,findevents, podcasts,sports,andlocalstories thatinspire.Fromfamilyfunand livemusictoconversationswith communityleaders,What’sOnin Wooisyourgo-toguideforall thingslocal.There’salways somethinghappeninginWooster! Don’tmissout! woosteroh.com/woo-you

TheFinanceCommitteewillconductameetingonMonday,April21beginningat6:00pm to receive the 2024 Operations Presentation from City Administration. The meeting will takeplaceatCityHall,538N.MarketStreet,Wooster,Ohio,incouncilchambers. All interested parties are welcome to attend, and the opportunity to be heard will be affordedtoanypersoninterested. Moreinformationcanbefoundonthecity’swebsiteatwww.woosteroh.com.

PARKS

PAVILIONS

Lookingfortheperfectspotforyournextfamilygathering,birthdayparty,or summercelebration?ParkpavilionsatallCityofWoosterparksarenowavailable forreservations-April1throughOctober31. Youcanreserveapaviliontodaybycalling(330)263-5207orstoppingbythe WoosterCommunityCenterat241S.BeverSt.

Forfamilyfun,werecommendFreedlanderParkorChristmasRunPark!Both packedwithactivitiesforkidsofallages!Enjoyplaygrounds,waterfeatures, basketball,sandvolleyball,tennis,pickleball,discgolf,andmore. Lovetheoutdoors?Don’tmissourbesthikingspots!OakHillPark,ClearCreekPark, andWoosterMemorialParkofferscenictrails,peacefulsurroundings,andagreat waytoexplorenaturerighthereinWooster.

EARTHDAY|April22,2025|From planting trees and reducing waste to exploring local trails and protecting green spaces, it's the perfect time to think globally and act locally. Let’s celebrate by giving back to the planet that gives us everything!

ARBORDAY|April25,2025| Celebrated annually on the last Friday in April, Arbor Day is all about trees, their beauty, their strength, and their vital role in our environment. It’s a day to roll up your sleeves, plant something green, and honor the roots that hold our world together. Whether you plant a sapling, take a walk through one of Wooster’s wooded trails, or simply admire the trees around you, every action helps grow a greener tomorrow.

RECREATION

YouthActivities|Soccer,Swim, Basketball,Volleyball,&more!

AdultActivities|Yoga,Coed Volleyball,Pickleball,Referee Training,&more!

Wearegearinguptoopenforthe2025season!To purchaseyour2025pass,youcanvisitthe

WoosterRecreationDepartmentbeginningApril 14thtopurchasepoolpassesforyouandyour family!Purchasingapoolpassallowsforunlimited admissionandseasonholderswillbeadmitted priortodailyadmissionpayingcustomers.Tofind moreinformationaboutpurchasingapass,visit woosteroh.com/recreation/pools-sprayground.

CHRISTMAS RUN POOL

CLOSEDFORONESEASON, CLOSEDFORONESEASON,

OPENFORGENERATIONSTOCOME OPENFORGENERATIONSTOCOME

TheCityofWoosteristhrilledtoannouncea$5.5millionrenovationofChristmasRun Pool!ChristmasRunPoolhasservedourcommunityfor76yearsanditiswithgreat pleasurewecaninvestinaqualityfacilityforfuturegenerations.Thisrenovationwill offeranaccessiblefacilitywithupgradedfeaturesandslidesprovidingfunforthe wholefamily.Toensuretheprojectiscompletedasplanned,ChristmasRunPoolwill beclosedforthe2025summerseason.Weappreciateyourunderstandingand supportduringthisexcitingtimeofimprovement.

WHAT TO EXPECT

TherenovationofChristmasRunPoolwill bringexcitingnewfeaturesincluding: Zero-depthentry,allowingeasier accessforallswimmers

Newspraystructuresandwater slides,makingthepoolthrillingforall ages

Upgradedmechanicalsystems, improvingbothefficiencyandsafety

SITE IMPROVEMENTS

Inadditiontopoolupgrades,theprojectwill includesiteimprovementsdesignedto enhancetheoverallexperienceforvisitors. Theseimprovementswillfeature:

Anewparkinglotprovidingsafetyforthose driving,walkingorbikingtothepool Greenspaceforrelaxingandenjoyingthe outdoors

Utilityupgrades,includingbetterstormwater managementandimprovedinfrastructure

LOOKING TOWARD SUMMER 2026

TherenovationsaresettobecompletedbySummer2026,andwecan’twaittowelcome youbacktoanewlyupgradedChristmasRunPool.Theseimprovementswillensurethe poolandsurroundingareasaresafe,accessible,andfamily-friendly,meetingthelatest ADAstandardsandcreatingamoreinclusivespaceforeveryone.Staytunedforupdates andbesuretogetyourCitypoolpasstoenjoyallourothergreatfacilitiesthissummer!

ZONING

Over the last several months, a committee has been drafting revisions to Wooster's zoning code and map.

This is being completed due to several significant findings of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan, summarized below. These findings are the result of significant community engagement and research

1 Weneedadditionalhousingoptions accommodatingvariouseconomicsituationsand smallerhouseholds.

2. Increaseopportunitiesforopenspaceand recreationalactivity.

3. Preservefarmlandthroughstrategicgrowth.

4 Donotrelaxbutincreasedesignstandards

5 Preservethestyle/personalityofestablished neighborhoods

InadditiontotheComprehensivePlan,recent studiescompletedbytheWayneEconomic DevelopmentCouncilandtheCityofWooster’s EconomicDevelopmentteamindicateashortageof housingoptionsacrossalleconomicstrata.All studiesindicatethatthecommunityneedsover 2000dwellingunitstomeettoday'sdemand.To addresstheseneedsandthefindingsofthe ComprehensivePlan,theproposedchangesareas follows:

A.RevisedZoningDistrictsandUseTable-Tables updatedtoreflectnewzoningdistricts

Overthelastfewyears,allnewsubdivisionshave beenbuiltutilizingthecurrentR-2lotstandards, allowingforsmallerlotsizes.Theproposed amendmentschangethecurrentR-1lotstandards toR-2lotstandards.Theseareminimumstandards, developerscanstillhavetheoptiontocreatelarger lots ThenewR-2lotstandardsreflectwhatexistsin neighborhoodsimmediately northofBowmanAve.R-3 becomesthenewmulti-unit district,andtheR-4districtis eliminated Additionaldwelling unittypesaredefinedin categoriesratherthanone

multi-familyuse,includingduplex,single-family attached,multi-unit(3-4units),multi-unit(5-8 units),andmulti-unit(9+units).Thisproposed changemeetsthefollowinggoalsandneeds:

Additionalhousingoptions

StrategicGrowthandFarmlandpreservation

B.TwonewTransitionDistrictsareproposedto beaddedtothecodetoprovidea buffer/intermediaryzonebetweenareasof differinglanduseintensity,suchascorridorsand residentialneighborhoods.Thesedistrictswill havespecificdevelopmentstandardstofollow. Thisproposedchangemeetsthefollowinggoals andneeds:

Additionalhousingoptions

Mixed-useoptions

Neighborhoodpreservation

DesignStandards

C.ProposedchangestotheClusteredResidential Developmentincludeaminimumsetbackreduced from25feetto20feettomatchtherestofthe districtandincreasedensity.Thisproposed changemeetsthefollowinggoalsandneeds:

Additionalhousingoptions

StrategicGrowthandFarmlandpreservation

D.ProposedchangestoPlannedDevelopments includemakingthemconditionallypermitted ratherthanaseparatezoningdistrictand reducingthesetbackfrom50to30feettobemore similartoexistingsetbacksinotherdistricts. Conditionallypermitteduseswillrequireapublic hearingbeforethePlanningCommission.

Additionalhousingoptions

StrategicGrowthandFarmlandpreservation

DesignStandards

E.Proposedchangestosingle-familyattached andmulti-unitincludedesignstandards,density, andsetbacks.Thisproposedchangemeetsthe followinggoalsandneeds:

Additionalhousingoptions

DesignStandards

StrategicGrowthandFarmlandPreservation

ZONING

F.Aproposedchangetotheopenspacerequirementsincludesanoptionfordeveloperstopayafee insteadofcreatingopenspacewithinanewdevelopment.Thisfeewillbeearmarkedforamorestrategic planforopenspace,parkpreservation,andparkexpansionsthatmeetthecommunity'sneeds.This proposedchangemeetsthefollowinggoalsandneeds:

Additionalhousingoptions

IncreasedstrategicOpenSpaceandRecreationalopportunity

StrategicGrowthandFarmlandpreservation

Therehasbeenconsiderablediscussionwithinandoutsidethecommitteeregardingpreserving neighborhoodsandtheirdistinctstylesandpersonalities,especiallyarounddowntownanditsolder neighborhoodsTheproposedcodeandmapdonoteliminatethetraditionalresidentialdistrictbut incorporatenewtransitiondistrictsalongcorridors.Thetransitiondistrictsaredesignedtoencourage investmentinanareaofthecommunitythathaslaggedbehindotherareasofthecity,addressgreater opportunityformixed-usedevelopment,andencouragehousingoptionsthatprovidewalkabilityto downtownorplacesofwork.

Conversionstomulti-familyremainprohibitedwithinthetraditionalresidentialdistrict.Newconstructionis limitedtosingle-familydetachedandduplexesSingle-familyattachedareconditionallypermitted Conversionwouldbeconditionallypermittedinthenewtransitiondistrictsbutonlyfortwo-familydwellings andalive-workdevelopment.Alive-workdevelopmentisadevelopmentthathashousingunitsabove commercial/officeuses.AconditionalusemeansapublichearingwillbeheldbeforethePlanning Commission.

Thetransitiondistrictsarenotlimitedtothedowntownareabutareproposedthroughoutthecity,with significantusewithintheComprehensivePlanfocusareas.(ArtsDistrict,EastLibertyDistrict,HospitalDistrict, SmithvilleWesternRoadDistrict,andtheGeyersChapelRoadDistrict).

TheT-1transitiondistrictwouldallowthefollowingtypologies:duplexes(sidebysideorstacked),stacked triplexes,andfourplexes.*Imagesbelowandonthenextpage

IMAGES TO THE RIGHT ARE CONTINUED FROM THE T-1 TRANSITION DISTRICT TYPOLOGIES

ZONING

IN THE T-2 TRANSITION DISTRICT, THE FOLLOWING NEW CONSTRUCTION WOULD BE PERMITTED, THE SAME AS T-1, WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDED: TOWNHOMES, COTTAGE COURT STYLE, COURTYARD, AND LIVE-WORK UNITS. *IMAGES TO THE LEFT

Thenextstepsintheprocesswillincludea committeereviewoftheproposedchanges. Followingthecommitteereview,the WoosterPlanningCommissionwillreview andprovidearecommendationtoCity Council TheCityCouncilwillholdahearing andreviewtheproposedchangesbefore takingaction.

Creditforthisworkgoestothemanycommunityvolunteerswhohave participatedonthefollowingcommittees:theComprehensivePlanSteering Committee,theCommitteecurrentlyreviewingthezoningcode,the employerswhoparticipatedintheeconomicdevelopmentstudies,thosewho participatedinafocusgroupandespeciallyalltheresidentswhoresponded tosurveysandparticipatedinthecommunityforums

Courtyard

Live-work

CottageCourt

Townhomes

CONSTRUCTION

CURRENTCONSTRUCTIONPROJECTS

BilliarAlley&BilliarSt.WaterlineReplacement|Projectincludesthereplacementof waterlinesonBilliarStreetandBilliarAlley. ExpectedcompletionisApril15,2025

City-WideSanitarySewerLining|Projectincludesthecured-in-placepipeliningof approximately13,000feetofsanitarysewers. ExpectedcompletionisApril30,2025.

W.LibertySt.&W.BowmanSt.TrafficSignalReplacement|Projectincludesthe replacementofthetrafficsignalattheW.LibertySt.andW.BowmanSt.trafficsignal. ExpectedcompletionisApril30,2025.

UPCOMINGCONSTRUCTIONPROJECTS

PortageRoadMicrosurfacing|Projectincludesmicrosurfacing(applyingathinlayerof asphaltandfineaggregate)ofPortageRoadbetweenthebridgeovertheDix ExpresswayandAkronRoad.ExpectedcompletionisJune2025.

AkronRoadTurnLanes&ShoulderWidening|Projectincludestheconstructionofturn lanesinbothdirectionsandshoulderwideningofAkronRoad(SR585)atSchaeffler WayIntersection.ExpectedcompletionisAugust2025.

WoosterStreetsResurfacing|ProjectincludesresurfacingofWestridgeDrive(Eastof OakHill),theasphaltportionofBeechwoodAve,andMelroseDr.(southofPortageRd.). ExpectedcompletionisSeptember2025.

OldmanRoadSanitarySewerExtension|Projectconsistsoftheinstallationof approximately1,250feetofsanitaryseweralongOldmanRoad. ExpectedCompletionis Septemberof2025.

LongRoadWaterTankPainting|Projectconsistsofinterior/exteriorpaintingandtank repairwork.ExpectedcompletionisAugust2025.

WaterWellS-4Drilling|ProjectincludesthecontracttodrillthenewWellS-4potable waterwell.ExpectedcompletionisAugust2025

Howoftendoyoucurrently putoutyourrecyclingbin forcurbsidecollection?

62.9%saideveryweek

23.7%saideveryother week

9.9%saidonceamonth

3.5%saidrarelyornever

RECYCLING

Howwouldreducingcurbside recyclingcollectiontoevery otherweekimpactyour household?

saiditwouldhavenoimpact 20.5%saiditwouldbesomewhat convenient

saiditwouldbevery inconvenient

saidnotsure

Knowingthatreducingcurbside recyclingcollectiontoevery otherweekwouldpreventan increaseincollectionfeesfor thenextthreeyears,doyou supportthischange?

62.5%said“Yes,Isupportthis change”

27.8%said“No,Idonotsupport thechange”

9.7%said“Iam neutral/undecided”

RECYCLINGSURVEYRESULTS

InarecentsurveyconductedbytheCityofWooster,493dataresponseswerecollected regardingtheimpactsofcollectingrecyclableseveryotherweekforpickup.

RECYCLING UPDATES

RecyclingScheduleUpdate:CommunitySupportsMovetoBi-WeeklyCollection

Thankyoutothe493residentswhoparticipatedinourrecentonlinesurveyregardingrecycling collection!Basedonyourfeedback,theCitywilltransitiontoevery-other-weekrecycling collection,startingsoon Thischangereflectsourcommunity’srecyclinghabits only629%of respondentsreportedsettingtheirbinsoutweekly—andsupportsourgoalofkeepingservices cost-effectiveandefficient.Infact,71.8%saidthechangewouldeitherhavenoimpactoronlybe somewhatinconvenient,and72.2%indicatedsupportorneutralitytowardtheadjustment.

Bymovingtoabi-weeklyschedule,weareabletoavoidarateincreaseto $1793permonthandinsteadsetthenewmonthlyrateat$1700 The updatedrecyclingcollectionschedulewillbeavailableonourwebsiteand includedwithyourmonthlywaterbill.Weappreciateyourcontinuedinput andcommitmenttoacleaner,moresustainableWooster!

POLICE

ANNUALBICYCLERODEO

Getreadytoride!OurannualBicycleRodeoisrollingintoCornerstoneElementarySchool onFriday,June14from10AMto12PM.

Thisfunandeducationaleventpromotesbicyclesafetyandfeaturessafetyinspections, instructionallessons,andhands-onexperienceforyoungriders.Opentolocalchildrenin kindergartenthroughfifthgrade,theBicycleRodeoisafreesafetyclinicwherekidscan learntherulesoftheroadfromtheverybest...ourWoosterCityPoliceOfficers!Officerswill guideparticipantsthroughsafetycoursessetuprightintheschoolparkinglot,teaching themhowandwheretoapplytheseimportantskillsinreallife.TheKiwanisClubof Woosterwillbejoiningusagainthisyear,providingvolunteersupportandgiveawaysto everychildinattendance.RegistrationisFREE!

Waiverscanbecompletedatwoosteroh.comorbyscanningthisQRCode:

Allregisteredparticipantswillreceivegiveaways,enjoylunch,andare invitedtocontinuethefunatMainStreetWoosterKidsDayattheWayne CountyPublicLibraryimmediatelyfollowingtheevent.

NATIONALPOLICEOFFICER MEMORIALDAY COMMUNITYPARTNERSHIPS

Eachyear,onMay15,NationalPolice OfficerMemorialDayhonorsthebrave menandwomeninlawenforcementwho havemadetheultimatesacrificeinthe lineofduty.Thisdayservesasasolemn reminderofthecourage,dedication,and selflessnessofofficerswho puttheirlivesontheline toprotectandservetheir communitiesNational PoliceOfficerMemorial Dayisareminderofthe dedication,strength,and braverythatlawenforcement personnelexhibiteveryday.

TheWoosterElksLodge#1346recentlyrecognizedtwo outstandingmembersoftheWoosterPoliceDepartment fortheirdedicationtocommunityservice.CaptainTony LemmonandCommunityResourceOfficerDonHallwere presentedwiththe2025ElksCommunityPartnership Awardinhonoroftheireffortstostrengthencommunity connections.Inaddition,bothofficersreceivedtheElks MedalofValorfortheirexceptionalcommitmentto publicsafety OfficerHallwa CitizenoftheYearforhislea theongoingpartnershipbe DepartmentandtheElks Lodgetosupportour community Weextend ourcongratulationsand gratitudetoCaptain LemmonandOfficerHall forgoingaboveand beyondtomakeWooster abetterplacetolive.

CHIP HOME REPAIR PROGRAM

TheCityhassecuredfederalfundsforgrantstoassisthomeownerswithemergency homerepairsandalsocomprehensivehomerehabilitations.Therearenocoststo homeownersforutilizingthisprogram.Householdsareeligiblewhenannualearnings donotexceed$48,900(fora1-personhousehold)or$69,850(fora4-person household).Landlordsagreeingtotemporaryrent-controlarealsoeligible.Pleasevisit www.waynemha.orgformoreinformation(SeePrograms).Toapply,contactCHIP Administrator,TanyaSargeant,atWayneMetropolitanHousingAuthorityat 330.264.2727ortsargeant@waynemha.org.

WOOSTER CITY SCHOOLS

RECOGNITION

LAWENFORCEMENTAWARDS

OfficeroftheYearAssistantChiefRotolopresentedthe2024Officerofthe YearawardtoDetectiveGuyBremenour.DetectiveBremenourwas recognizedforhisunwaveringcommitmenttosolvingcasesandan unapparelleddrivetouncoverthetruth.Heplayedapivotalroleingetting theconvictionoffourindividualsinvolvedina2022homicideinvestigation

DetectiveBremenouralsoserves onthedepartment'sSpecial ResponseTeam(SRT)and participatesintheInternet CrimesAgainstChildren(ICAC) TaskForce.

AdministratoroftheYearScottRotolo,WoosterPoliceAssistantChiefof Police,hasreceivedtheLawEnforcementAdministratoroftheYearaward forhisoutstandingleadershipinpublicsafetyandmentalhealth

RECOGNITION

CITYAWARDS

ExcellenceinFinancialReporting

TheCityofWoosterhasreceived theCertificateofAchievementforExcellenceinFinancialReporting fromtheGovernmentFinanceOfficersAssociation(GFOA)forits comprehensivefinancialreportforthefiscalyearendedDecember 31,2023.Thereportwaspraisedforitstransparencyandclear communication,reflectingtheCity’scommitmenttoexcellencein financialreporting.

Top3NationwideMicropolitansWoosterisproudtobenamedone oftheTop3MicropolitansinthenationbySiteSelectionfor2024!This recognitionhighlightsthehardwork,dedication,andcollaborationof ourbusinesses,organizations,andresidents,allofwhomcontribute tomakingWoosterathrivingcommunity.Ohiocontinuestoleadthe wayinmicropolitandevelopment,securingsixofthetopsevenspots intherankings.Wooster’ssuccessisdrivenbyourstrongbusinesses, solidinfrastructure,andmostimportantly,thepeoplewhocallthis cityhome.