Powell Finance Department repeat recipient of GFOA award

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Powell Finance Department repeat recipient of GFOA award

Powell Finance Department repeat recipient of GFOA award The City of Powell Finance Department has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA.) The GFOA recognized the City of Powell for its annual comprehensive financial report for Continue reading…

Take a look at the City of Powell’s 2024 budget

The City of Powell’s 2024 operating budget is now published and available for review on the City’s website. The operating budget is one of the most significant projects and pieces of legislation completed each year by the administration and City Council. Procedurally, the proposed budget is prepared based on input and feedback from City Council, Continue reading…

Two new members, two incumbents sworn in

Members of Powell City Council selected Tom Counts to serve as the City’s new mayor and Heather Karr as the vice mayor, both serving two-year terms. Mayor Counts has served on City Council since 2006, fulfilling the role of Mayor during the 2008-2009 term. In addition, he has served as the chairman of the Finance Continue reading…

Ron Sallows named Chief of Police

Interim Chief of Police Ron Sallows has been selected to serve as Chief of Police. He will be sworn in as the Chief of Police at the Jan. 16 City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, 47 Hall Street. Chief Sallows has 29 years of law enforcement experience and has Continue reading…

Powell Parks and Recreation takes first-place award

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2023 Annual Awards of Excellence winners and a number of local agencies have been recognized. Locally, City of Powell Parks and Recreation won a first-place award in the Marketing Innovation category for the “Caught Being Cool” program. The OPRA Annual Awards of Excellence will be presented Continue reading…

Sean Hughes to lead economic development in Powell

We are pleased to welcome Sean Hughes to the City of Powell! Sean will join the administrative team as Powell’s first Economic Development Administrator in December. He comes to Powell following a successful decade with the City of Delaware. Prior to his tenure with the City of Delaware, Sean served as the Executive Director/Economic Development Continue reading…

Delaware County Auditor triennial reappraisal information

As of this fall, the Delaware County Auditor’s Office has released tentative updated 2024 home values. Property values are reassessed every three years for a triennial update. Generally, Delaware County is expecting average increases of 30-35% due to recent population growth and home sales. Where do your property taxes go? Contrary to popular belief, very Continue reading…

Council approves 2024-28 CIP

This month, Powell City Council adopted the 2024-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), allocating $48 million toward improvements to City infrastructure over the next five years. The Powell CIP is an annual document created to map out infrastructure projects over the next five years. City staff and City Council meet several times over the course of Continue reading…

Police Chief announces departure

Powell Police Chief Stephen Hrytzik will be departing the city after a 32-year career in public safety. Hrytzik has been a dedicated member of the Powell Police Department since 1991. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1995, Lieutenant in 1996, Deputy Chief in 2008, and Chief in 2019. Though he is leaving Powell, Hrytzik will Continue reading…