Councilman Justin Tisdale, Ward 2

10/28/2026

🏛️ SOUTH EUCLID CITY COUNCIL RECAP | OCTOBER 26, 2026

There was a lot of positive news coming out of Monday night’s City Council meeting! From supporting small businesses and investing in our neighborhoods to infrastructure improvements and community events, here are some important updates for South Euclid residents.

💼 $250,000 SMALL BUSINESS LOAN FUND PROPOSED

I’m excited to announce that Mayor Welo and I will be co-sponsoring legislation to establish a $250,000 revolving loan fund to support small businesses in South Euclid!

This program would provide qualifying local businesses with access to financing for improvements, equipment, expansion and other business needs. As loans are repaid, those funds would become available to help additional businesses.

This initiative also honors the work and vision of former Ward 2 Councilman Joe Frank, who advocated for programs that strengthen our local economy.

The legislation is expected to be introduced November 9, with the goal of launching the program in 2027, subject to Council approval and final program development.

📋 LEGISLATION PASSED | 3 ORDINANCES APPROVED

Council approved three ordinances, each by a 6–0 vote:

✅ Ordinance 25-26: Rezones two parcels associated with the existing Taco Bell parking lot from residential to Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Development. This aligns the zoning with the surrounding commercial area. Importantly, this change does not approve a specific development project.

✅ Ordinance 45-26: Amends the 2026 City budget to address Police Department appropriations and provide additional funding for stump grinding and tree planting at North Quarry Park. The total General Fund budget increase is $4,200.

✅ Ordinance 46-26: Authorizes payment of $7,760 to Sedgwick Claims Management Services, the City’s third-party workers’ compensation administrator. The Finance Department confirmed that sufficient funds were available when the expense was incurred.

💰 CITY FINANCES REMAIN STRONG

Our September financial report included several encouraging updates:

• City revenue increased approximately $1.8 million compared to last year.

• Income-tax collections increased approximately $1.5 million.

• The City’s fund balance increased approximately $1.5 million.

• Previously delayed county property-tax distributions have been received.

While expenses have also increased, the additional costs discussed were included in the City’s budget.

🌳 QUARRY DOG PARK & NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS

The dangerous and unhealthy trees at Quarry Dog Park have been removed, and the park has reopened. Stump grinding is scheduled, new trees are expected to be planted in November, and replacement fencing has been ordered.

For Maywood residents, tree-lawn w**d removal has been completed, with topsoil and hydroseeding planned for spring.

Our City Engineer also announced plans to bring tree planting back into future road improvement projects, with residents having the opportunity to choose whether they want a tree.

🏆 SOUTH EUCLID RECOGNIZED!

Our Economic Development and Housing Departments received a First Suburbs residential visionary award recognizing South Euclid’s housing and neighborhood investment efforts.

The City highlighted approximately 160 new homes built through developments and infill construction, with additional housing opportunities ahead.

Congratulations also to Mayor Welo on receiving the 2026 First Suburbs Visionary Legacy Award!

🎄 LIGHT UP SOUTH EUCLID!

Council President Pro Tem Chanell Ivy and I are working with OneSouthEuclid on a new holiday decorating competition!

Residents will have opportunities to decorate their homes or porches, participate in different categories and compete for prizes. More information will be coming soon!

🌶️ CHILI COOK-OFF | SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS!

Get ready for some friendly competition! This Thursday, October 29, South Euclid will participate in the Community Partnership on Aging Chili Cook-Off!

Come out, enjoy some great chili, and cast your vote for South Euclid! 🏆

Even more importantly, this event raises money to support senior programs and essential needs that traditional government funding may not cover.

It’s a fun opportunity to support our older residents, celebrate community partnerships, and show some South Euclid pride!

📅 UPCOMING COMMUNITY REMINDERS

🍂 Leaf collection begins the first week of November.

📄 City Shred Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 31, from 9 AM to noon.

🎃 Trick-or-treating is October 31, from 6 to 8 PM.

🚔 Safety Committee discussion on Flock cameras and youth e-bikes: November 2 at 6 PM, City Hall.

🥫 Fill the Squad Food Drive: November 21, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Giant Eagle.

🤝 RESIDENT VOICES MATTER

Residents also raised questions about tree preservation, Parks and Recreation oversight, and potential traffic impacts associated with future redevelopment of the former Notre Dame College property.

These are important issues that deserve careful review, clear communication and community involvement as decisions move forward.

South Euclid continues to move forward!

My focus remains on strengthening our neighborhoods, supporting our businesses, improving infrastructure and creating a safe, welcoming and vibrant community for families.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated and continues to stay involved. Together, we can continue building a stronger South Euclid!

10/26/2026

🏈🎃 Football, Fall Fun, and South Euclid Community! 🍂

What a great Saturday!

Started the day cheering on Cooper at his final Hawken flag football game of the season! A special shoutout to my former classmate, Todd Goldstein, for coaching Cooper and the boys this season!

After football, we headed back to South Euclid for Oktoberfest! Great food, local vendors, family activities, and plenty of familiar faces enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon.

One of the things I appreciate most about South Euclid is our strong sense of community. Events like this bring neighbors together, support our local businesses, and remind us why South Euclid is such a special place to call home.

Great families, great neighbors, and a community that continues to come together. That’s South Euclid! 💚

10/22/2026

🎃🍂 South Euclid, let’s celebrate fall!

Bring the family and join us this Saturday for October Feast at the South Euclid Food Truck Park!

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 12–5 PM

🎶 Live music, great food, free pumpkins, local vendors, kids’ activities, contests, and much more!

Events like this bring our neighbors together and make South Euclid such a great place to live, work, and raise a family! 💚

Come out, support our local businesses, and enjoy some fall fun with the community!

🎃 October Feast is moving to the Food Truck Park! 🎃

Our fall festival returns Saturday 10/24 12-5 PM at the South Euclid Food Truck Park featuring:

🎃 Free pumpkins while supplies last
🎶 Live music from The Polka Pirates 🏴‍☠️ + Cheeseburgers In Paradise 🍔
🥨 Food from The Pierogi Lady + FranksnShakes + You Enjoy My Donuts
🍺 $250 cash prize costume + stein holding contests
🛍️ Indie Green Market local makers + vendors
🫧 Bubble performer + face painting + inflatables
🎮 Let's Play Mobile Gaming truck
🌳 Free trees from the South Euclid Tree Commission
🍂 Heated tent + fall photo display

All are welcome to this free event coordinated by South Euclid's Department of Parks & Recreation! 💚

10/19/2026

🏡❤️ CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE SOUTH EUCLID SPECIAL! 🏆
What a fantastic evening celebrating our community!
Erin and I had a wonderful time attending One South Euclid’s 2026 Mingle at Mayfield on Thursday evening. It was a night filled with great conversations, community pride, and recognition of individuals who make South Euclid such a special place to call home.
👏 Congratulations to our 2026 Hometown Heroes!
⭐ Officer Andrea Galbraith, for her compassion, dedication to public safety, and commitment to helping others.
⭐ Beth Greisl, for more than 25 years of dedication to youth baseball and softball, positively impacting generations of families.
⭐ Julie Mostov, for her leadership, volunteerism, and continued commitment to strengthening our community.
🏀🌟 A special congratulations to Emerging Hometown Hero Tatiana Mason!
As a basketball coach and educator, I especially appreciate seeing young people excel both on and off the court. Tatiana is Brush High School’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder in girls basketball and has earned a full athletic scholarship to The Ohio State University!
What makes her accomplishments even more meaningful is her dedication to mentoring younger athletes and giving back. Tatiana, you represent the very best of our community, and your future is incredibly bright!
🏀 And to make the evening even better, Erin and I were lucky enough to win the Cleveland Cavaliers raffle basket! A little extra Cleveland pride to bring home!
A huge thank you to One South Euclid, its volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who made this wonderful event possible.
Evenings like this remind us that the greatest strength of South Euclid is its people. Those who volunteer, lead, inspire, and work every day to make our community better.
Congratulations again to all our Hometown Heroes! South Euclid is better because of you! ❤️
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10/19/2026

🏡❤️ CELEBRATING SOUTH EUCLID’S HOMETOWN HEROES! 🏆

Erin and I had a fantastic time at OneSouthEuclid’s 2026 Mingle at Mayfield! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the people who make our community such a special place to live, work, and raise a family.

👏 Congratulations to this year’s Hometown Heroes:
⭐ Officer Andrea Galbraith, for her dedication to public safety and helping others.
⭐ Beth Greisl, for her decades of commitment to youth baseball and softball.
⭐ Julie Mostov, for her outstanding community leadership and volunteerism.
🏀 A special congratulations to Emerging Hometown Hero Tatiana Mason! As a coach and educator, I love seeing young people succeed. Tatiana’s incredible basketball accomplishments, scholarship to Ohio State, and commitment to mentoring younger athletes make her someone our entire community can be proud of!

And to top off the evening, Erin and I even won the Cleveland Cavaliers raffle basket! 🏀🏆

Thank you to OneSouthEuclid and everyone who made this event possible.

The heart of South Euclid has always been its people. Our Hometown Heroes are a wonderful reminder of what makes this community so special!

Congratulations to all! ❤️

10/14/2026

🌿 A friendly reminder to sign up for the Ward 2 Cleanup Crew!

This is about more than picking up litter. It’s about getting together, having conversations with our neighbors, and taking pride in the place we call home. Together, we can set a positive standard for our ward and the South Euclid community at large.

Join me in turning that pride into action. Bring a friend, bring your family, and help us build cleaner streets, greener spaces, and stronger neighborhoods.

🧤 Supplies provided.
📍 Meeting details will be shared with volunteers.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!

Let’s show what neighbors working together can accomplish.

10/13/2026

🏛️ SOUTH EUCLID CITY COUNCIL RECAP | OCTOBER 12, 2026

New Jobs, Infrastructure Improvements, Important Legislation & Community Updates!

What’s happening in South Euclid, and how does it impact you?

Monday evening’s Public Utilities Committee and regular City Council meetings covered several important topics affecting our neighborhoods, local economy, city services, and quality of life.

Here are the highlights! 👇

🏗️ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 75–80 NEW JOBS ANTICIPATED!

AeroControlex is moving forward with a two-phase expansion of its facility near Monticello Boulevard and Green Road!

The expansion will increase manufacturing capacity and office space, with approximately 75–80 additional jobs anticipated upon completion.

This investment represents continued economic growth and new employment opportunities in South Euclid!

🌊 EUCLID CREEK | STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Representatives from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) attended our Public Utilities Committee meeting to discuss Resolution 24-26, a proposed permanent easement on City-owned property along Euclid Creek.

The easement would provide access for creek maintenance, debris removal, and potential future stormwater improvements.

Council raised questions regarding the scope of the easement, tree preservation, property restoration, and notification requirements.

I also asked whether there was a deadline for approval. NEORSD confirmed there was no immediate urgency.

Resolution 24-26 was referred back to the Planning Commission for further review and possible revisions.

📋 LEGISLATION APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL

✅ Ordinance 44-26 | City Salary & Administrative Restructuring

PASSED: 5–1

Updates the City’s compensation ranges, employee classifications, benefits, and administrative organizational structure.

The ordinance includes City Administrator and Human Resources Director positions. According to the administration, the restructuring will utilize existing personnel without increasing the City’s overall staffing levels.

Implementation of the new positions is anticipated in January 2027, following approval of the 2027 budget.

✅ Resolution 27-26 | Property Tax Rates

PASSED: 6–0

Accepts the property tax rates established by the Cuyahoga County Budget Commission, authorizes the necessary tax levies, and certifies those rates to the County Fiscal Officer.

This is part of the City’s annual property tax administration process.

✅ Resolution 28-26 | Halloween Trick-or-Treat 🎃

PASSED: 6–0

Get those costumes and candy ready, South Euclid!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026

🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

City Council officially approved the date and hours for Halloween trick-or-treating throughout South Euclid.

🚧 INFRASTRUCTURE & NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS

Cleveland Water has begun another phase of waterline replacement, with work planned on several residential streets over the coming months.

City Engineer Anthony DiRenzo also reported that the Delroy infrastructure project is approaching completion.

These ongoing investments are important to maintaining and improving our city’s infrastructure.

🌳 PARKS, TREES & PUBLIC SPACES

The administration reported that hazardous tree removal at Quarry Park is scheduled for October 22.

Additional discussions continue regarding replacement planting, fence repairs, and the costs associated with storm damage.

Residents also raised concerns about playground maintenance, park conditions, and the City’s Master Tree Plan.

🏫 SCHOOL & COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Representatives from the South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District shared updates on academic improvement initiatives, student engagement, and community partnerships.

We also celebrated 100 years of Brush High School! 🎉

The school’s centennial celebration brought together generations of alumni, students, educators, and families, recognizing a century of educational history and community pride.

🤝 RESIDENT CONCERNS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Residents also brought forward concerns regarding neighborhood speeding, deer management, voting locations, homeowners associations, and the maintenance of public spaces.

These are important conversations, and resident participation continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of South Euclid.

💬 A MESSAGE TO OUR RESIDENTS

As your Ward 2 Councilman and President of City Council, I believe residents deserve more than simply knowing how Council voted.

Good government requires preparation, transparency, thoughtful discussion, and a commitment to making informed decisions.

Not every issue can be resolved in a single meeting, but every issue deserves thoughtful consideration and appropriate follow-through.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and continues to stay engaged in South Euclid!

Justin Tisdale
Ward 2 Councilman | President of City Council

10/09/2026

The future of the former Notre Dame College campus is an opportunity to preserve what makes this property special while creating new benefits for South Euclid.

At the recent Planning Commission meeting, Akron Children’s Hospital (ACH), Akron Children's Hospital, reaffirmed its commitment to our community, including preserving the quad, its green space, and mature trees. ACH is also committed to preserving the historic Administration Building and finding a user who will properly preserve it. The Administration Building’s designation as a City Landmark provides additional legal safeguards through the City’s preservation requirements and Landmark Commission review process.

Representatives also expressed their commitment to community access and welcomed residents’ ideas during future planning sessions.

Residents voiced important concerns about traffic patterns, neighborhood access, community use, tree preservation, the scale and location of future development, and the proposed medical building’s location. These concerns deserve careful consideration as planning moves forward.

An important clarification: existing R-75 zoning already provides a conditional-use pathway for hospitals. Akron Children’s can pursue that process without rezoning, subject to applicable requirements and approvals. The proposed rezoning would provide broader flexibility for planning the campus’s future.

The attached proposed land-use map shows:

🟨 Regina Hall and the area associated with Yeshiva Derech Hatorah school. The City’s memorandum explains that the school purchased the building, with the land under a ground lease.
🟩 Property Akron Children’s proposes to retain.
🟪 Areas identified for future development, with specific plans still to be determined.

The proposed Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Development zoning does not approve a specific development. Future projects must meet City requirements and receive applicable approvals, including Planning Commission review and City Council approval for conditional uses.

Residents deserve clear information and meaningful opportunities to help shape this campus. As Council President, I am committed to ensuring your voices remain part of the process and that your concerns are fully considered.

Our goal is thoughtful development that respects our neighborhoods, preserves valued spaces, responds to residents’ concerns, and serves South Euclid for generations.

10/05/2026

🌿 Cleaner Streets. Greener Spaces. Stronger Neighborhoods.

I’m inviting you to join the Ward 2 Cleanup Crew! Together, we can keep our streets, parks, and public spaces clean while connecting with neighbors and taking pride in our community.

Individuals, families, friends, and local groups are all welcome. Whether you join once or regularly, your time makes a difference!

📅 Every other Saturday morning during fall and spring.
📍 Meeting locations and details will be shared with volunteers.
🧤 Gloves, bags, grabbers, and safety vests provided.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up. Viewing this on your phone? Save the flyer and open it in your photos to access the QR code.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and build a cleaner, greener, stronger South Euclid together!