City of Green Mayor, Dick Norton
As your new Mayor, I am dedicated and excited about continuing the long-term fiscal health of Green. To have a truly successful community, it is necessary to have community members who are engaged and involved. Together we all have a stake in the future of our city, and I look forward to being a part of that future. Green is a community that is ranked as one of the top ten places to live in the nation by Business Week Magazine, in no small part due to our great school system and our beautiful parks. I will work with all of you to provide a bright future for all residents of Green.
My first few months in office has kept me very busy, and much has already been accomplished:
Presided over special council meeting to elect new Council President
Attended two council meetings, including Mayor's Report
Appointed new Board members to the BZA, PZC, and Parks & Recreation Boards
Presided over meetings with Boards and Commissions to elect new officers for 2008
Met personally with grocery store operator to discuss possibility of location in Green
Talked with Cleveland Postal Region Rep. about the possibility of post office facility in Green
Met with Representatives of Akron Canton Airport to tour facility and discuss firefighter support
Met with Metro Regional Transit Authority to discuss cut backs of service in Green
Met with Area Agency on Aging to discuss expansion and new building to retain & increase jobs
Met individually with City Department Heads to better understand their major responsibilities
Met with Green School's Superintendent to discuss Central Administration Building and Schools
Discussed with Consultant the City's current technology, communication, computer needs
Prepared the 2008 State of the City Address presented to all citizens at special council meeting