Government
Mayor's Message
While I have surpassed the infamous “First 100 Days” in office, I have found through my research that there is no constitutional or statutory significance to this time frame; it is simply a standard against which those in office may be measured. Therefore, I will define the start of my term by sharing what Council has been doing for you.
In addition to our regular meetings held on the first Monday of each month, the Trotwood City Council has held several special meetings since the beginning of 2024. In particular, two (2) of those special meetings served a dual purpose. First and foremost, those two (2) special meetings were held to inform the public of important projects by discussing and obtaining answers to questions about developments that may have had a significant impact on our community for many years to come. The second purpose of those special meetings was to ensure residents were aware of legislation regarding those projects PRIOR to Council voting.
This concept is very important to me and I plan to continue this format so that we become a Council that is transparent and well-equipped with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions on your behalf. However, in order to make policy decisions and enact laws on your behalf, communication from residents is necessary as Council cannot help our community without knowing its needs.
City staff is working hard to keep residents informed. One way they are communicating information is through a program called Hyper-Reach. The Hyper-Reach notification system allows you to receive community alerts and information on local emergencies through voice, text, or e-mail. You can register for this program by visiting http://hyper-reach.com/ohtrotwoodsignup.html. You can also call, or text the word “alerts”, to 937-563-4666 to sign up for notifications.
Another important tool the City has implemented to encourage engagement is the GovAlert app. GovAlert makes it easy to report a concern to City staff. In the same amount of time it takes to send a text message, you can simply take a picture of the concern, add a few words to describe the issue, then hit submit. With problems reported as they are seen, City staff is able to resolve matters much faster.
While these tools were put in place to keep you informed, aware, and safe, we also encourage you to attend our Council meetings. During regular meetings, people are invited to make public comments, affording citizens the opportunity to have their voice heard. In addition to regular meetings, special meetings may be called from time-to-time. Special meetings are held in addition to regular meetings and are for a specific purpose. They typically address issues that need immediate attention or that need additional time and discussion. These types of meetings have been the focus of my “First 100 Days” in office.
Although my “First 100 Days” in office has passed, creating a supportive environment in order to make significant strides forward will always be important to me. I believe with Council’s inclusion and increased engagement, we can develop more innovative ideas and solutions, leading to more effective programs and policies for our community.
I hope you have a safe and happy summer and I look forward to seeing you at a Council meeting and other community events.
Yvette F. Page
Mayor, City of Trotwood