Twinsburg's Bold Moves: How City Council is Fueling Growth & Safety in 2025

Finance, Development, and Public Safety Take Center Stage

Twinsburg City Council’s latest meeting sparked intense discussions as leaders laid out ambitious plans to reshape the city’s future. With a mix of strategic investments and community-focused initiatives, here’s what’s changing in this thriving Ohio suburb.

Key Financial Decisions That Will Impact Residents

• Tax incentives approved: New programs to attract businesses while protecting homeowners from spikes.
• Infrastructure upgrades: $2.3 million allocated for road repairs and utility modernization.
• Transparency portal: Real-time budget tracking coming to the city website by Q3.

Business Development Heating Up

Economic Development Director Carla Jensen revealed stunning momentum:

1. Three Fortune 500 suppliers in final negotiations for Twinsburg facilities
2. Mixed-use zoning changes to revitalize the historic downtown district
3. New small business incubator launching with Case Western Reserve partnership

Safety Innovations That Could Go National

Police Chief Raymond Strebel introduced groundbreaking measures:

• Drone response units for emergency situations (first in Summit County)
• A.I.-powered traffic monitoring to reduce accidents by 40% at high-risk intersections
• Neighborhood watch 2.0 – Digital reporting system with instant police feedback

What Do You Think?

• Should tax dollars fund business incentives when schools need upgrades?
• Does drone surveillance cross privacy lines for public safety?
• Would you support higher local taxes for faster infrastructure improvements?
• Are traditional mom-and-pop shops being pushed out by corporate incentives?