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Oakwood announces luminarias, parks survey and urges voter participation; council highlights community events and public-safety praise

Oakwood City Council · November 4, 2025

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Summary

City staff announced a luminarias event, a parks survey and other community items; councilmembers highlighted neighborhood events, regional partnerships, leaf-collection reminders and praise for public-safety personnel.

City staff announced several upcoming community events and civic items during the Nov. 3 Oakwood City Council meeting.

The city (with help from the Oakwood Beautification Committee) will host luminarias on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.; kits (white bags, sand and 10-hour candles) are $6 per dozen and are available for purchase at the Oakwood Community Center. The city has launched a parks and recreation survey for residents; the survey is available on the city's website and remains open through Friday, Dec. 5. City offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

The council also recognized community volunteers: the Scarecrow Row contest winners were announced and council member Jackson thanked organizers and volunteers for neighborhood Halloween activities and block parties that drew heavy participation. Jackson also recounted participation in an EPA-sponsored environmental-justice program and a regional bus tour that visited Dayton Children's Hospital, the East Side Community Center and the Second Street Market, highlighting two-generational approaches to family services and local partnerships.

Council member Stevens reminded residents about leaf-collection practices (leave leaves at the curb rather than bagging; leave a 5- to 6-inch gap from the curb to improve stormwater flow) and noted the recycling center accepts yard debris. Multiple council members relayed praise for Oakwood public-safety personnel: an EMS patient satisfaction survey returned a top score and a resident praised Officer Wilson for a patient, instructional interaction with a 16-year-old driver. Council members urged support for the Montgomery County human services levy renewal (council reported it carries no new taxes). Council's next meeting was set for Dec. 1, 2025.