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Mayor Kessler previews summer events, new hires and inclusion initiatives

Bexley City Council · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Kessler outlined summer festivals, a tree-giveaway program, a soft opening of the skate park and two new hires; staff previewed a sensory-inclusion program at events with trained staff and quiet spaces funded by a community foundation grant.

Mayor Kessler used the administrative-update portion of Tuesday's meeting to list several community programs and personnel changes ahead of summer.

Events and programs: The mayor highlighted library festivals, a science fest on Main Street, a native-plant giveaway at City Hall, and a May 17 soft opening for the city's skate park. He asked council to promote the May 9 Women's Health Month event…

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