City of Kettering

We are excited to share an update on the upcoming Governor's Place Improvement Project. Construction is expected to commence in late 2024 or early Spring 2025, with completion anticipated by Fall 2025. As we approach the start date, we wanted to provide you with the link to where we will post project updates: https://lnkd.in/gwjJStPj. We are excited to provide the rendering of the project, which shows the proposed improvement to the median area. Please note that some roadway lanes and sidewalk closures will be necessary during construction to facilitate improvements.

The City of Kettering is now offering The Lead Safe Ohio Grant Program. This program offers free home repairs for eligible homeowners to address lead-based paint hazards. Repairs can include: Replacing windows and doors. Enclosing siding and soffit. Repairing porches. Other necessary lead mitigation measures. Homeowners must have low to moderate income and live in homes built before 1978 to qualify, with prioritization given to households with children under age six and those earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). To apply or learn more, visit the provided link, scan the QR code, or call 937-296-3308 for assistance. No-cost services ensure homes are safe, with no liens placed on properties.

Our Finance Department has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for our 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This marks the 42nd year that we have received this prestigious award. There are 101 Governmental Accounting Stands Board (GASB) standards to meet; this number grows regularly. We take great pride in providing outstanding financial stewardship for our taxpayers and the City of Kettering. GFOA and our peers appreciate and acknowledge the receipt of this award. Great work, Finance!

Kettering Mayor Peggy Lehner recently sat down with a local radio station, WYSO, to record a podcast discussing economic development initiatives in the city. During the interview, Mayor Lehner highlighted Kettering's focus on attracting new businesses and supporting existing companies. The podcast is available here: https://lnkd.in/gKA2skzB . We hope it provides residents and the wider community an inside Kettering's strategy and vision for the future.

Please join us in welcoming our new Economic Development Manager, Kyren (Ky) Gantt. A Kansas native, Ky is retired from the United States Air Force. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Villanova University and will soon complete his professional credentialing from the Ohio Economic Development Association. He is also a member of the current Leadership Dayton class. Ky joins the City of Kettering, having worked in community and economic development for Dayton and, most recently, Huber Heights. Ky also serves on the SICSA and Huber Heights YMCA Board of Directors and coaches the Wayne Lady Warriors Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Ky and his wife, Shabre, live with their four children in Huber Heights.?Welcome to Kettering, Ky!

The City of Kettering is seeking to fill the Full-Time position of PRCA Manager II (Parks). Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of the supervision of park maintenance. Salary is up to $104,437 annually plus benefits. The submission deadline is November 11, 2024. Please apply at www.ketteringoh.org/jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a reminder, the City of Kettering is offering an opportunity to participate in an Entry Level Patrol Officer Examination. Candidates are required to submit application materials by 11:59 p.m., on October 13, 2024. All candidates with minimum qualifications will receive an email with further instructions regarding the examination. For more information, including how to apply, please visit www.ketteringoh.org/jobs or contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 937-296-2446. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join us in welcoming The Collective Salon to Kettering. The Collective is in the Kettering Towne Center Shopping Center at 2124 East Dorothy Lane. Please be sure to visit them for your massage, aesthetician, waxing and hair styling service needs. We're glad you're here!

Kettering Volunteer Administrator Dawn Kirchner receives the DorWood Optimist Club Friend of Youth Citizen of the Year Award! Dawn Kirchner has been the City's outstanding Volunteer Administrator since 2021. Volunteers (both adult and youth volunteers) bring an irreplaceable sense of enthusiasm and dedication to our city that provides a multitude of benefits to individuals, organizations, and activities in our community. As coordinator and administrator of all the city’s volunteers, Dawn sets a perfect example of the type of unselfish, talented, enthusiastic, and dedicated service that serves the citizens (and youth!) of this community so well! Dawn’s fit in this critical position began with her own volunteering activities in high school at Chaminade-Julienne in Dayton. She volunteered at the former St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton. She also assisted local families with exterior home maintenance and helped remove invasive plants at Wegerzyn Gardens. Over the years, she continued her volunteering spirit, serving as a volunteer judge at science fairs and as a volunteer coordinator for the Knockout Dayton Charity Boxing event. She has served as a mentor through the Montgomery County College Promise Program working with high school students and served on the Dayton Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors. Prior to joining the City of Kettering, Dawn gained experience as the Senior Museum Educator at the University of Kansas Museum of Natural History, a Zookeeper and Presenter at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, the Coordinator of Family and Community Programs at the Boonshoft Museum, the Boonshoft Physical Sciences Coordinator, and as Boonshoft’s Manager of School and Teacher Services. She came to Kettering after serving most recently as the Vice President of Education at the Dayton Society of Natural History. Dawn leads by example, is an engaging public speaker, and has a strong commitment to building teams of adult and youth volunteers that serve the citizens of Kettering very well. She is an extremely valuable asset to our Kettering community – and a great “Friend of Youth!” Congratulations!

The City of Kettering has partnered with surrounding jurisdictions and the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) to gather input toward a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. Your time to complete the online survey will directly impact prioritization and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. Please take a few minutes to help us make the Miami Valley greener and more sustainable for everyone! https://lnkd.in/gPSxvmcb