Business View Civil and Municipal | June 2022

58 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 T he warm and welcoming City of Perrysburg is perfectly situated along the scenic south side of the Maumee River in Northwest Ohio. With a population of approximately 25,000, Perrysburg is Wood County’s second largest city and one of the area’s most thriving communities. Originally founded in 1816, it has a rich history and was named after the “Hero of Lake Erie”–American Naval Commander Oliver Hazard Perry. Today, Perrysburg is a diverse community blessed with award-winning schools, accessible amenities, and loads of hometown charm. “For a long time, we were considered just a suburb of Toledo, but over the last 20 years we’ve continued to grow while the surrounding area has stagnated,” reports Perrysburg Mayor, Tom Mackin. “We offer quality services with a strong sense of community, so, we’ve become more independent. While our own businesses support the local economy, we also work to maintain that historic, small-town feel. That’s why people want to live here.” These intra-community connections also help maintain Perrysburg’s steady growth. According to City Administrator, Bridgette Kabat, this gradual expansion proves that the city “must be doing something right.” Only last year 200 single- and multi-family homes were built. “Our home starts are really going strong, it feels like we’re working with developers on new subdivisions almost every week,” adds Kabat. One such project involves plans for a multi- family development on the outskirts of town, close to all the restaurants and coffee shops. With so many young Ohio together