Mayor’s Office

Mayor David E. Anderson is the chief executive officer of the City of Willoughby. He oversees the affairs of the municipality and supervises all departments and divisions. The Mayor also serves as the Director of Public Safety and oversees the enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the City of Willoughby.

Mayor Anderson was first elected in 1991 and is now serving his 20th year as Mayor.

The Mayor’s office issues certificates of recognition for solicitors wishing to do business door-to-door in Willoughby. Contact Peggy Kostelnik for more information.

Past issues of the Mayor's Report can be viewed here on our Vimeo channel.

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Fiscal Review Task Force Report Available.

The Fiscal Review Task Force, made up of ten Willoughby residents appointed by council and the mayor, was convened to examine the current financial position of the City and to make recommendations on ways to reduce expenses and/or increase revenue. The members brought experience from all walks of life and their insight will help the council and administration plan not only next year's budget but into the future as well. Their report can be found here.

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Mayor David E. Anderson One Public Square Willoughby, Ohio 44094 (440) 953-4124	Peggy Kostelnik Assistant to the Mayor One Public Square Willoughby, Ohio 44094 (440) 953-4124

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Mayor’s Report

Mayor David E. Anderson

Just a short column this month to wish everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. It's hard to believe another year has gone by, and I want to thank all of you for your support and your kind words over the past year. It is truly an honor to serve as Mayor of such a fine community; a community that has changed dramatically over the years, and yet in many ways, never changes.

We have become a vibrant and economically diverse city, and yet we still think of ourselves as a small town with small town values. I know the word “values” has been overused a bit lately, but it really does pertain to Willoughby. We still enjoy listening to kids read essays on Arbor Day, listening to the Edison School Choir at our Christmas lighting ceremony, and visiting with neighbors at the Saturday Market. We enjoy the conversations in the coffee shops and admire the rose bushes at Point Park as our kids and grandkids play on the swings and on the cannon. We enjoy the little league games at Todd Field and watching the Rebels play football on Friday evenings. Our public meetings are conducted with decorum and our public officials treat each other with respect. The old saying that “the more things change, the more they stay the same” is certainly true in our case, and we are blessed to be living and working in such a special city.

On behalf of our family, Eric and Nikki, Dan, Carin, Emily, Anthony, Landon and Ella, Donna and I want to wish everyone the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest of Holidays. Have a great month and a great New Year.