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Mayor reviews 2025 accomplishments, swears in officer and highlights community programs
Summary
Mayor Matthew Burke used the Dec. 8 meeting to honor fallen officers, introduce a newly sworn officer, recap 2025 projects and encourage youth involvement and community services such as library programs and local produce drives.
At the opening of the Dec. 8 Garfield Heights City Council meeting, Mayor Matthew Burke reviewed the year’s accomplishments, recognized fallen officers, introduced a newly sworn police officer and highlighted community programs and volunteer opportunities.
The mayor opened by commemorating two patrolmen, Michael Brown and Robert Stefanoff, who died in the line of duty on Dec. 8, 1994, saying their service and sacrifice are still remembered by the community. He then introduced Officer Alejandro Rosa, sworn in that day after transferring from Avon Lake, and welcomed the officer and accompanying officers who…
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