In late December, Cuyahoga Falls City Council approved a $268 million budget for 2025. Budget highlights include:
The new River Loop project, which will begin in May and add additional amenities to our downtown area
A new fire station and state-of-the-art training center to ensure our firefighters have access to the newest tools and technology
Rebuilding of Valley Vista Park
Six additional fire personnel
An additional sergeant and four additional patrol officers for the Police Department
We have also increased our city's road paving budget by $1 million over 2024, and doubled our investment in sidewalks. You can read more about 2025 repaving projects below.
The City's General Fund had a carry over balance of over $26 million, the highest in Cuyahoga Falls history.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to City Finance Director Bryan Hoffman and his team for their hard work and careful stewardship of the City's budget. In March, the City was awarded the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for a clean audit report.
Pictured are (L to R) Mayor Don Walters, Finance Director Bryan Hoffman, Council President Russ Balthis, and Auditor of State Representative Katie Semo
We know that the large snowfall and freezing weather we have seen this winter have had an impact on our streets, and that this can have an effect on our quality of life-- and our car tires!
Mayor Don Walters and City Council have finalized the streets that will be resurfaced in summer of 2025. Click here for a complete list.
City Council has been busy so far in 2025! You can learn more about meetings and legislation here.
You are always welcome to attend City Council meetings. Meetings are held at the Natatorium, 2345 4th Street, on the first, second, third and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. (except in August). If a meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place at the same time on the next business day. Ample parking is available in the Natatorium parking lot.
You can also submit your comments on pending legislation to publiccomment@cityofcf.com at least 12 hours in advance of a meeting.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
WHOLLY FRIJOLES MEXICAN STREET FOOD
Love Mexican food or want to try something new? I've become a regular at Wholly Frijoles Mexican Street Food, 2404 State Road.
Each month we will be highlighting great things and people in the Falls. Do you know a person, organization, or business that your neighbors need to know about? Please send your suggestions torbalthis@cityofcf.com.
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What's do you think Cuyahoga Falls City Council should focus on in 2025?
Cuyahoga Falls is proud to provide top-notch services to its residents. However, if you have a concern we should know about, please contact Mayor Don Walters at mayor@cityofcf.com or 330-971-8000, me at rbalthis@cityofcf.com, your City Council member (see contact info here) or report it online at one of these links.
