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Mayor Lehner delivers 2024 State of the City, highlights financial awards, parks investment and public-safety upgrades
Summary
Mayor Peggy Lehner’s prerecorded State of the City address emphasized Kettering’s fiscal awards, technology and accessibility upgrades, public-safety equipment purchases, Gentilly Nature Park opening and plans for a comprehensive land-use and parks master plan.
Mayor Peggy Lehner delivered a prerecorded State of the City address at the Kettering City Council meeting on Feb. 25, 2025, outlining achievements in 2024 and priorities for 2025. The speech highlighted continued fiscal awards, technology upgrades, public-safety investments and large parks projects.
The mayor opened by tying the city’s future to its history: "My name is Peggy Lehner and as mayor of the city of Kettering, I am honored to serve alongside our dedicated city council members," she said, and summarized the city’s strategic plan and the Spark Kettering community engagement campaign.
City finance staff earned recognition: the finance department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 40th consecutive year and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 39th consecutive year; the city also received the Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction for the 2023…
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