City of Powell, Ohio

City Manager Andy White ICMA-CM was recognized at the April 1 City Council meeting for five years of service to Powell. Since stepping into the role five years ago, White has guided Powell through a period of growth, transformation, and progress. White’s leadership has been defined by a commitment to strategic planning and community collaboration. Under his direction, Powell has has made significant strides, including: • The successful adoption of Powell 2.0, an income tax restructuring which has afforded the City new projects and opportunities.  • Growth Management: Balancing population growth with infrastructure development. • Connecting the community through services, infrastructure, personnel, and participation, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Join us in thanking Andy for five years of service. Full story: https://lnkd.in/ex8YckNE

Two new police officer's have joined the Powell team. Tate Van Fossen (left) and Alec Rich (right) were sworn in by Chief Ron Sallows on Monday. Officer Van Fossen previously served as an officer with Circleville Police Department and Officer Rich joins the City from Marysville Police Department. We welcome the experience and dedication both officers bring to our department and look forward to their success in serving the Powell community. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

The Powell Police Department received an international accreditation for the eighth time this week.   The agency was recognized on Saturday in California through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as being one of the few police departments in the world (5 percent) to ensure its policies adhere to the highest standards in the profession. Congratulations to the dedicated members of PPD on this achievement.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMfqimuX

Coming soon to Downtown Powell: Liberty Social!

The City of Powell is hiring a Director of Public Service. Do you have leadership experience in public works that includes infrastructure, fleet, and facilities maintenance, capital improvement projects and budget planning? Come help our innovative Public Service and Engineering team build and maintain the future of Powell! Director of Public Service is a full-time position with benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick time, retention incentive pay after 4 years, and more. Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e5xvxhu6 #Hiring #Leadership #PublicService #PublicWorks

Powell City leaders had the opportunity to attend MORPC’s State of the Region today, where we joined other communities in discussing key initiatives shaping Central Ohio’s future. We value MORPC’s support and partnership — thank you for hosting such an impactful event.

The City of Powell is hiring a Project Engineer. Are you an engineer ready for a change in your career that comes with great benefits and work-life balance? Come help our innovative Public Service and Engineering team build the future of Powell! This position will plan, design, oversee construction, and maintain both public and private infrastructure projects. If you have experience with site analysis, project management, collaboration with contractors, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, we encourage you to apply. Project Engineer is a full-time position with a salary of $90,000-$105,000 per year. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick time, retention incentive pay after 4 years, and more. Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e5xvxhu6 #hiring #engineer

Are you a local business, non-profit, food truck, or artisan looking to get involved with Powell Festival? This is a great opportunity to connect with the community, promote your brand, and be part of Powell's most exciting event of the year! The deadline to submit a vendor application is May 1. Apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/ebu-wjuc

Grant Crawford, the City of Powell's Director of Public Service, has accepted a new position as Director of Public Service with the City of Westerville. Crawford's last day with Powell will be March 27. He begins his new role in Westerville March 31. Before making the transition to Powell as the Director of Public Service in 2022, Crawford had served as a Director and Deputy Director of Public Service for the City of Gahanna. "Grant's leadership and commitment to public service have made a lasting impact on Powell," said City Manager Andy White. "While we will certainly miss him, we wish him all the best in this next step of his career and know he will continue to do great things to support local government in Central Ohio." A job announcement will be posted for the Director of Public Service position soon.

Is your business looking for ways to get involved, showcase your brand, and make a difference in the City of Powell? Consider partnering with us to sponsor an event! We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for many of our events, including Powell Festival. Visit our website to learn more.⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evkyWXHf