City of Westerville

Pictured left to right, Westerville Electric Division (WED) Business Manager Tara Trigg, Mayor Kenneth L. Wright, Electric Utility Manager Chris Monacelli and Electrical Engineering Manager Mike Pope pose during the Oct. 1 Council meeting, after Mayor Wright proclaimed Sunday, Oct. 6 - Saturday, Oct. 12 as National Public Power Week. Trigg accepted the proclamation on behalf of WED, and reflected upon what it means to be a public power utility. “Westerville Electric has been neighborly to its businesses and residents for more than 126 years. We offer safe, reliable and affordable electricity, but our neighborly mission doesn’t stop there,” said Trigg. “We have also served neighbors in New York, Texas, Florida, South Carolina, the Navajo Nation and all over the Midwest. We serve our neighbors in good times and in bad. This is what public power utilities do; we’re neighborly.” Visit https://lnkd.in/g8p2TpX2 to learn about WED, the only municipally owned and operated suburban electrical provider in central Ohio.

The Westerville Electric Division (WED) mutual aid crew that recently went to Florida to serve communities after electric service was disrupted by Hurricane Helene is now helping to restore power in South Carolina. Lineworkers received "thank you" letters from children in the area. Visit https://lnkd.in/g8p2TpX2 to learn about WED, the only municipally owned and operated suburban electrical provider in central Ohio.

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the City of Westerville Economic Development team partnered with TechLife Columbus (TLC) and co-sponsors APARAVI and Status Solutions to present Tech Takeover Tuesday at COhatch Westerville. Westerville CIO Michael Farrar, MBA (pictured in the first photo) presented during the event, which raised $3,000 for the CHA Animal Shelter. TLC helps foster conversations between tech stakeholders about cutting edge technology. Visit business.westerville.org to learn about the City's forward-thinking approach to technology.

Westerville City Council will hold a Budget Hearing on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8 a.m. at the Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.). The hearing will include discussion of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan. Visit https://lnkd.in/gSVNQcbG to learn more.

Long-time WeConnnect customer Java Central (20 S. State St.) requires reliable Internet service for nearly all aspects of its operation, including point-of-sale, scheduling, bookkeeping and web-based phone services. The cafe also provides guests with free access to its secure Internet network, which is critical for remote workers, self-employed individuals, students and artists who frequent the establishment. Read the following testimonial from Java Central Director of Operations Joni Dickson, then visit weconnectdatacenter.com to learn more.

Otterbein University was recently featured in Columbus Business First for the institution's innovative approach to supporting workforce development and upskilling employees to fill in-demand jobs in the Columbus region. View the following article to learn more, then visit business.westerville.org to explore Westerville's comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, which includes the Westerville WorkWISE (Workforce, Innovation, Skills, Education) Collective. Westerville WorkWISE connects local employers and community partners, including the Otterbein University, to explore innovative solutions and provide workforce resources.

There will be vacancies on several boards and commissions at the end of this year. Learn how you can help make a difference in the community at the Boards and Commissions Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers (21 S. State St.). Visit https://lnkd.in/gDnKE7k8 to view boards and commissions descriptions and submit applications by Friday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m.

The City is seeking a Digital Media Specialist intern to help support its communication branch. Multimedia development duties will require graphic design proficiency, advanced skills in new and emerging media, strong work ethic and independent judgment. Applicants must be in the process of pursuing a degree in Communications/Public Relations, Visual Design, Marketing or a related field. Visit www.westerville.org/jobs to learn more and apply.

Westerville Electric Division (WED) sent a line crew to Tallahassee, Fla. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. to assist with predicted electrical disturbances in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The crew consists of Lineworker Todd VanSickle, Line Supervisor JJ Savage, Lineworker Josh Lukander and Lineworker Courtney Bailey (pictured left to right). WED is a part of the American Municipal Power, Inc. public power community, which provides mutual aid during crises. The crew does not have an estimated return date, which is dependent on the extent of damage caused by the storm. WED is the only municipally owned and operated suburban electrical provider in central Ohio, serving 40,000+ residents and more than 2,100 businesses. To learn more about WED, visit https://lnkd.in/g8p2TpX2.

Asterisk Supper Club (14 N. State St.) is gaining a “sister” restaurant, Ampersand Asian Supper Club (32 W. College Ave.), which will be located inside the new West College Avenue development early next year. “I’m most excited for the Westerville community to try how delicious our food is," said owner and operator Megan Ada. Visit bit.ly/3MRQOf1 to learn about Ada's inspiration for the restaurant.