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Grove City council votes to draft charter changing government to council–manager

5442540 · July 21, 2025
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Summary

After weeks of review, Grove City Council voted to direct staff to prepare a draft charter that would change the citys form of government to a councilmanager model, following a months-long Charter Review Committee process and public discussion.

Grove City Council voted unanimously July 21 to direct staff to prepare a draft charter that would change the city's form of government to a councilmanager system, clearing a procedural step that puts the question onto a path toward eventual review and possible placement on a ballot.

Council members debated the scope of changes, but fronted the council's decision was a recommendation from a citizen Charter Review Committee and the desire to present a single, comprehensive proposal to voters. Councilmember Ted Berry moved for the council to adopt the direction to draft, and the motion passed by recorded voice vote in the council chamber with: Burrows, Anderson, Wilson, Houck, Holt, Berry and Du voting yes.

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