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Mayor Wilkinson highlights road levy win, utility projects and housing builds in annual remarks
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Mayor Merrick Lee Wilkinson thanked voters for passing the road and bridge levy, outlined major utility and sewer projects, downtown renovations and local business expansions, and announced the Citizens Police Academy application details and an upcoming four-house Welcome Home Ohio development.
Mayor Merrick Lee Wilkinson opened the council meeting with a year-end review and a preview of priorities for 2026, thanking voters for passing the citys road and bridge levy and describing a slate of infrastructure and economic developments.
"First, thank you to all of our residents for passing the road and bridge levy," Wilkinson said, saying the levy helps the city leverage state and federal funds to stretch local dollars.
Wilkinson listed ongoing and recent projects, naming utility and sewer work by Aqua, Calamity Gas and Omni Fiber and noting that major sewer projects are continuing as part of an EPA-mandated long-term control plan. He also cited downtown renovations at the Gibson Hotel and the East Tower and named local employers expanding operations, including TH Plastics, Tiffany Studios and National Machinery as signs of a strong local economy.
On housing and community programs, Wilkinson said four houses under the Welcome Home Ohio program are expected to be ready on South Sandusky Street by January or February, with a press release forthcoming. He also noted the Tiffin Police Department is accepting applications for a Citizens Police Academy starting March 18; prospective participants should contact Sergeant Jared Watson or the police non-emergency line. "The application deadline is February 22, and class size is limited," he said.
Wilkinson closed by thanking volunteers, community partners and city staff and saying he looks forward to continuing collaborative work into 2026.
