Mayor Sage reports Grove City's April collections and upcoming community events

The Grove City Council meeting held on May 5, 2025, commenced with Mayor Sage presenting his report, which included the mayor's court collections for April totaling $50,879. The council unanimously approved the report following a motion and a second.

Mayor Sage highlighted a busy weekend in Grove City, noting the upcoming farmers market set to begin that weekend. He recounted the recent shredding event, which, despite inclement weather, achieved record participation. The mayor expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the Little League Baseball opening night due to rain, emphasizing the emotional impact on the children and families involved.

The mayor also reported on the successful Lifecare Lounge Alliance golf outing, which sold out and raised an additional $4,000 to $5,000 through revised package sales, despite the rainy conditions.

In a significant discussion regarding state budget matters, Mayor Sage shared insights from a recent mayor's alliance meeting attended by Ohio's top mayors and the chair of the finance committee. He expressed concern over the complexity of the state budget, which had ballooned from 600 pages to 5,000 pages, raising issues such as local regulations on electric fences and potential threats to libraries and school funding.

The mayor urged residents to participate in the upcoming election, particularly to support Issue 2, which he described as crucial for Grove City. He concluded his report on a somber note, acknowledging the passing of two esteemed community members, including Rich Mirror, a long-time city employee.

The meeting underscored the council's commitment to community engagement and responsiveness to both local and state-level challenges.