I am honored you have chosen to re-elect me for another term as your Mayor. It is indeed a privilege to receive your trust and confidence and I take it very seriously.

As we wrap up 2011 and look forward to the holidays and 2012, I am not only optimistic, but confident that the New Year will bring about more growth to our City’s economy which will continue to enable us to provide outstanding services for our residents.

Sharonville operates on a balanced budget. We have maintained our City services by tightly managing your money. We have trimmed the operating budget in areas that are not noticeable to our residents, and reduced our full time staff by 15% thru attrition, not layoffs. We have greatly increased our economic development efforts over the past five years bring in over 4000 new jobs. We still do not have a city property tax, and we still pay for residential trash collection. All of the amenities that make Sharonville special are still intact.

We recently dedicated the new Berke Family Soccer Complex as well as the adjoining Twin Creek Preserve, a collaborative effort of the Millcreek Watershed Council of Communities and its partners. The $2 million project, funded by Ohio EPA grants, restores two streams and creates a floodplain wetland park.

Major changes are occurring on Chester Road. The completion and grand opening of the Convention Center is scheduled for April 2012. Princeton is in the midst of a total reconstruction of the high school and junior high school campus, which will dramatically change the look of Chester Road.

I am proud of our City and I look forward to great things in 2012. Our hard-working employees and Elected Officials continue to make it their goal to ensure that your community is the best it can be. As always, if you have any comments or concerns, please call the Administration offices at 563-1144.