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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Ridgeville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Police and fire workplace climate
Shelly Kearsey tied the city's difficulty adding police and fire personnel to the 'rule of three' hiring policy and to leadership practices, saying the city keeps losing seasoned officers.
Fire Captain Promotional Examination List Certification
The Commission was scheduled to certify the promotional exam list that determines which firefighters are eligible for captain promotions over the next two years.
Patrol Officer Entrance Eligibility List Re-certification
A new part-time, temporary police position will provide certified tactical training to both North Ridgeville PD and the regional ELCERT team, expiring December 31, 2026.
Police staffing levels
September's police report shows officer activity up 3,810 calls, citations up 432, and dispatch calls up 1,361. President Swenk called the numbers alarming and said Council needs to find money to hire more police — and fire — in budget season.