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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Perrysburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
I-75 Corridor Amendment to Perrysburg Tomorrow Land Use Plan
Perrysburg wants to redesignate roughly 1,225 acres along I-75 for employment-focused development instead of conservation/residential uses. It's a guide, not a rezone — but residents worry it's groundwork for a data center and for pushing into township land.
Appointment of Director of Public Service
Restrooms are being winterized, leaf collection is underway, and new Public Service Director Joe Holland plans winter 'housekeeping' fixes like replacing worn mile markers at Woodlands.
Refuse and recycling funding direction
The city must decide how to fund trash service long term — levy or user fee. Both committee members back the levy, but a sixth route, new driver and truck, and a likely modest rate increase are coming as the city grows.
Municipal buildings project locked in under budget
The Rudolph Libbe guaranteed maximum price for renovating the Municipal Building, police building, and River Road building came in $2 million under budget. Construction starts in December, and meetings move to the Schaller Building next year.
Marijuana dispensary regulations
City Council will vote April 7 on whether to prohibit marijuana dispensaries within Perrysburg, with a moratorium in place meanwhile. If prohibition fails, the debate shifts to rules for allowing them — including 500-foot buffers around schools, parks, and churches.
Car Wash Moratorium
Perrysburg council voted 5-1 to end the pause on new car washes, so more car wash proposals could move forward in town. The change doesn’t approve any specific project—it just removes the temporary block on new ones.
State Audit Investigation
The state auditor looked into Perrysburg city government and decided not to file criminal charges. That means no prosecution is coming, which is good news for city hall.
City Administrator Appointment
Perrysburg City Council has chosen Joe Fawcett from Bowling Green as the new city administrator, the official who oversees day-to-day city operations. It’s a key management hire that will shape how the city runs going forward.
City Administrator Resignation
Perrysburg’s city administrator Bridgette Kabat is resigning Feb. 10, leaving a major hole in City Hall leadership. The change will affect who oversees daily operations and could shape city priorities until a permanent replacement is named.
City Credit Card Misuse Investigation
Perrysburg is investigating whether city credit cards were misused, which means your tax dollars might have been spent improperly. The outcome could also change how the city watches over spending.
DORA designation
Perrysburg isn’t deciding yet on a DORA—basically a zone where you can walk around downtown with an outdoor drink. Council put off the vote, so the outdoor-booze question is still up in the air.