Jim Forthofer

Mayor’s Notes

By Mayor Jim Forthofer Warmer weather…finally! Don’t you feel better already? Vermilion is getting ready to bloom and our snowbirds are returning. It also means we can get down to the job of making repairs and improvements to our city. All of the above are good for our beautiful town. Ohio Gas Tax and YOU!Continue reading “Mayor’s Notes”

Mayor’s Notes

By Mayor Jim Forthofer You and I may love Vermilion. But the past couple weeks of coping with winter have stressed out residents and city workers alike. VPD Police Chief Hartung appreciates the cooperation of the citizens who respected the emergency warnings during the Level 3 snow storm the weekend of the 19th& 20th. CommunityContinue reading “Mayor’s Notes”

Mayor’s Notes

By Mayor Jim Forthofer Woollybear is uniquely Vermilion. It swells our population tenfold for one day every year. Some residents participate, some hunker down. Either way it is a tremendous shot in the arm for Vermilion’s image. While I was standing on the street Sunday, waiting for my part in the big show, no lessContinue reading “Mayor’s Notes”

Mayor’s Notes

By Mayor Jim Forthofer Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that I receive in the Mayor’s office. Why did my water bill double?! Your consumption may change but the water rates rose only $1.00 per CCF (19%) in 2017. Our water rates are on par with those in other communities…lower thanContinue reading “Mayor’s Notes”

City council hears multiple concerns and complaints, receives updates

By Melanie Williamson The Vermilion City council met for a regular meeting on Monday, September 10. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Jim Forthofer shared several updates during his report. One being that Defense Soap has made its way through the Planning commission with a lot split and should be up for a site plan reviewContinue reading “City council hears multiple concerns and complaints, receives updates”

Mayor’s Notes

Mayor’s Notes, June 14th The warm weather puts people in contact with our police officers more frequently at festivals, in parks and on the water. Occasionally, questions about the Vermilion Police Department will reach my office. I will try to answer a few of the broader questions I am asked aboutour VPD. Can’t weContinue reading “Mayor’s Notes”

Voters choose Jim Forthofer for mayor, support city parks and issues

By Karen Cornelius and Melanie Williamson Tuesday, November 7, was another exciting election night for the Greater Vermilion Area. Voters were generous in their support of the city’s Parks Levy and all the Erie and Lorain counties’ issues. Incumbent trustees for Vermilion Township and Brownhelm Township were all returned to serve again. The highlight, ofContinue reading “Voters choose Jim Forthofer for mayor, support city parks and issues”

Committees discuss crime, speed bumps, sidewalks, and stormwater

By Karen Cornelius Fire chief’s report: The Health and Safety Committee met on Monday night, July 10. Fire chief Chris Stempowski reported 24 incidents in June bringing the total for the year so far to 134 calls. He said in four to five weeks roof repairs will begin on fire station #1 on Ohio Street.Continue reading “Committees discuss crime, speed bumps, sidewalks, and stormwater”

Voters choose Forthofer, Ostrander to face off for mayor in November

By Karen Cornelius It was a very light turnout for the May 2 Primary in Vermilion on Tuesday with only one item on the ballot – choosing a mayoral candidate. According to the city charter if there are more than two candidates running for the position, there has to be a primary to narrow theContinue reading “Voters choose Forthofer, Ostrander to face off for mayor in November”

Mayoral candidates answer key questions, and look to May 2 Primary

The Vermilion Photojournal invited all four candidates running for mayor of Vermilion to answer a few key questions. They were given a two-week notice and a limit of 600 words for their answers. All candidates were asked the very same questions. According to the city charter if more than two people run for mayor, thereContinue reading “Mayoral candidates answer key questions, and look to May 2 Primary”