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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Ridgeville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Parks and Recreation director transition
Kevin Fugarus is leaving; Matthew Murphy, with the city two years, becomes director November 9.
Fall and Holiday Recreation Programs and Charity Drives
The city is running a full slate of kids and family programs this fall, including a free Tots Trick or Treat with 112 kids registered and the CLE Stache Dash 5K with over 200 runners signed up. Food and toy drives through November benefit Community Care.
Resident environmental concerns at former used-car lot site
A letter from a neighboring resident asked whether the former used-car lot was ever a gas station with underground fuel tanks. Staff research found no gas station records — no Bureau of Underground Storage Tank records, no fire marshal records, and aerials back to 1995 show no gas pumps.
Columbia Gas rate increase notice
Columbia Gas will ask the PUCO for a base distribution rate hike, with higher bills possible in late 2027.