Message from Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage

City Departments Help All Feel at Home in Grove City

Grove City has long been considered the best central Ohio community to live in, work and visit, and that distinction continues to set us apart as a twice-named Best Hometown in Ohio.

We’re a welcoming community and work hard to ensure all feel at home. The goal is to maintain a community where residents feel they belong, are safe, respected and comfortable being themselves.

Grove City is a community where neighbors support one another and businesses through all circumstances, including unexpected weather events such as the 2018 tornado, conflict and peace, economic upturns and recessions, and now a global pandemic.

Preserving our desirability takes the dedication of every part of City government, including our City Council, Administration, Development, Building, Parks and Recreation, Finance, Public Service and Police; as well as our many partner organizations such as Jackson Township, the South-Western City School District and Grove City Southwest Public Library.

Beginning with the January/February Discover Grove City magazine, each issue will include a story highlighting a City department or division and share what makes each one among the best in central Ohio.

We kick off the new section highlighting the Grove City Division of Police. The Division is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a recognition achieved by only 10% of law enforcement agencies in the United States.

The Division prides itself on professionally serving and protecting in partnership with the community. A recent community survey supports the notion that their efforts are successful, as 96% of those surveyed feel the Division is doing a good job keeping the community safe and 94% feel law enforcement treats residents courteously, with dignity and respect.

On page 10 of this issue, learn more about how officers are connecting with the community, continually fostering positive relationships that help Grove City remain the best hometown.

Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage

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