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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Perrysburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 City Budget Appropriations
The committee reviewed the 2027 budget, which shows a modest 3.69% increase overall. The Assistant Law Director position is the only major new spending item.
2027 Public Service budget: staffing and smart-fleet technology
Public Service wants a new laborer, two parks positions, AI-equipped truck cameras that spot potholes and track leaf pickup in real time, new mowers, and a dock replacement — plus higher refuse costs from the wage study and truck repairs.
2027 Police Department Budget
The police department's proposed 2027 budget is about $8.8 million, up just 2.3%, with no new positions. Capital items include three marked cruisers, Taser 10 replacements, dispatch workstations and portable radios.
Short-term rental regulation and hotel tax
Airbnb-style hosts in Perrysburg now owe the same 6% hotel tax as hotels and must follow new citywide short-term rental rules. A rental manager raised concerns about Airbnb's 15% host fee, but council members who spoke said the tax is collected from guests, not hosts.
New storm sewer fee starting 2027
Residential utility bills will include a $6-per-month storm sewer fee beginning with January 2027 bills.