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Mayor delivers midyear update outlining public-safety staffing, housing and downtown projects
Summary
At a Lima City Council meeting, the mayor delivered a midyear report detailing public‑safety staffing gains, a fire station feasibility study, housing and lead‑abatement work, downtown streetscape and park investments, and preliminary 2026 budget guidance.
The mayor delivered a midyear update to the Lima City Council, outlining progress on public safety, housing, utilities and downtown projects and noting the city is managing a $148,000,000 budget.
"This mid year report can in no way encapsulate all of the work," the mayor said, adding the report was intended to provide a snapshot of work across departments.
The report focused on public safety and staffing. The mayor said the Lima Police Department had 82 sworn officers after hiring 11 officers in 2024 and four more so far in 2025. Fire and EMS demand has risen, with EMS calls up 6% and fire calls up 23% year to date; the administration has commissioned an Ohio Fire Chiefs Association feasibility study and issued a request for qualifications for a modern fire station. The mayor said the city has begun setting aside funds through an EMS Reserve Fund expected to generate more than $800,000 annually to help…
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