Best Place to LiveWhat makes the City of Powell one of the best places to live in the United States? According to CNN/Money Magazine, our jobs, education, crime rate and access to leisure activities earned us that title.

Since receiving that distinction, the accolades have continued. Early in 2010, Delaware County, the portion of central Ohio that Powell calls home, was named one of the "Best Places to Get Ahead" in the U.S. by Forbes.com. Forbes.com has also called Delaware County one of the country's five best places to raise a family, based on cost of living, reasonably priced homes, quality of schools and short commute times. Delaware County also finished No. 6 on CNN/Money's list of 25 counties that have experienced the most job growth in the last 10 years. And most recently, a Business Journals On Numbers survey ranked Powell 5th among 955 Midwestern communities for quality of life, ahead of any other Ohio city.

We have always believed that we're part of a great American community, but it’s always nice to have someone else pay that same compliment.

Please take a virtual stroll and discover for yourself why people love to call Powell home.


Powell Ranks 5th of 955 Communities for Quality of Life
A recent survey listed the City of Powell 5th among 955 Midwestern communities for quality of life. The Business Journals On Numbers, a division of American City Business Journals, the parent company of Columbus’ Business First publication, conducted an in-depth analysis of the communities, searching for the places offering the most favorable living conditions. Chicago suburbs took the top four spots, and Powell rounded out the top five. Click the underlined text fore more information.
Residents Advised to be Mindful of Coyotes
As winter kicks into high gear, it is not uncommon for coyotes to wander into residential areas in their quest for food. Residents are asked to keep an eye out for coyotes and take steps to prevent them for venturing onto their property. Click the underlined text for more information.
Council Gives Final Approval for Solar Project Structures
At City Council's Jan. 17 meeting, Council approved an ordinance appropriating funds to complete the solar energy project for which the City received an ARRA grant. Construction is expected to begin in the spring on three new structures - a picnic shelter near the Village Green playground and splash pad, a carport for police cruisers and an outbuilding for the transformer near the Village Green East Room. Click the underlined text for computer renderings of each structure.
Winter/Spring Class Registration Under Way
The winter/spring 2012 edition of the Parks and Recreation Program Guide is now available online, and hard copies are available at the Municipal Building (47 Hall St.). Click the underlined text to access the online version. Class registration for residents and nonresidents is under way, along with online registration.
City Seeks Building Department Assistant
The City of Powell currently has an opening for a Building Department Assistant. This is a half-day (1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday) skilled clerical position that encompasses several duties related to construction projects within the City's jurisdiction. For additional information on the job opening, click the underlined text.
Board of Elections Seeks Election Officials
The Delaware County Board of Elections is looking for election officials for this year’s Primary Election on March 6 and General Election on Nov. 6. Eligible candidates must be registered to vote in Delaware County, able to attend training and capable of working a long day. Paid training classes are held during the month before an election. On Election Day, officials report to their polling location at 5:30 a.m. and work until approximately 8:30 p.m. and are paid $120. For an application, click here.
CEDA Available for Review
The Cooperative Economic Development Agreement (CEDA) between the City of Powell and Liberty Township is available for review. Go to the "Hot Topics" section of the Web site home page (just to the right) and click the link that pertains to the agreement.
The 44 Now Open for Businesses, Meetings
Looking for a place to expand your business, or hold your next meeting, event or party? The 44 Center for Business, now open at 44 N. Liberty St., can help with all of those things. The business incubator program at "The 44" is ideal for start-up businesses ready for the next level, while the facility's conference center is available for rent to the public. It's perfect for parties, business meetings, civic groups and more! Click the underlined text for more information.
Looking for Powell Photos? Visit Our Facebook Page
Due to the quantity of City photos taken, and their file size, most photos are now put on the City's Facebook page rather than on our City Web site. Log on to Facebook and "like" the City of Powell for access to all of the latest pictures. Click the underlined text to link to the City's Facebook page.
Meeting Agendas
The City of Powell regularly posts the agendas of all meetings as they become scheduled. Click here to access all agendas and minutes.
Know Your Door-to-Door Solicitors
Residents seeing door-to-door solicitors in their neighborhood may wonder if the solicitors are licensed to be selling their goods and services in Powell. Click the underlined text for information on who has an up-to-date peddler's permit in the City.

 

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Read the original and amended versions of the Cooperative Economic Development Agreement between the City of Powell and Liberty Township.
Click here to review the CEDA.

Want to learn more about how the City is staying lean in a tight economy?
Click here for articles on how Council's Finance Committee is analyzing the City budget to find ways to save money and cut costs.

Looking for public parking in Downtown Powell?
Click here for a map of all public parking areas in the downtown.

Honor a veteran at the Greater Powell Veterans Memorial through the Veterans Memorial Brick Program.
Click here for more information.


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