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Council highlights JEDI committee activity, $20,000 grant and holiday events
Summary
Council members reported strong turnout for the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee, noted Twinsburg won a $20,000 'Create with Kindness' grant, and previewed holiday events including 'Light the Night' on Dec. 16 and a drone show with soft road closures. The council also recognized longtime employee Donnie Schultz on his retirement.
Council members used the communications portion of the Nov. 12 meeting to report a string of community activities and upcoming events.
Miss Walker summarized a Nov. 10 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) committee meeting that drew heavy interest from residents and local partners; she said the committee plans family-diversity programming and Black History Month events and that community members (including a Twinsburg Township staffer) expressed interest in participating. Dr. Marker said the committee reviewed the city’s July diversity day to weigh pros and cons and hopes to begin program planning in January after adding two new members in December.
Council members also praised the "Create with Kindness" event and reported Twinsburg won a $20,000 grant tied to the program; one speaker credited a local organizer, Cindy Kurt, for leading the successful grant application. Recreation updates listed a series of seasonal events (Turkey Trot Nov. 15; Frostbite/Light Up Twinsburg; Cookies for Santa Dec. 5; Light the Night Dec. 16; Senior Lunch Dec. 18). Mayor Scafiti previewed parade logistics and a drone show and announced soft closures of Ravenna Road between McTarian and Twin Hills for the event window (5:15–7:45 p.m.) while preserving fire-department access.
Council members also recognized Donnie Schultz for 30 years of city service and congratulated local veterans and volunteers who placed flags for Veterans Day.
Why it matters: the reports reflect civic engagement, partnerships with schools and private sponsors (including a national social platform for the Create with Kindness event), and a schedule of public gatherings that will affect traffic and public-safety planning.
Next steps: the JEDI committee will continue its planning; staff will post event details and road-closure notices; recreation staff will publish schedules and sign-up information for trainings and events.
