PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Perkins Township www.perkinstownship.com Perkins Township is a thriving community in Erie County, Ohio, focused on balanced residential, commercial, and industrial development. With a proactive approach to growth, sustainable practices, and strong community engagement, the Township fosters business opportunities while enhancing the quality of life for its residents through infrastructure improvements and strategic planning. Levy support in Perkins Township has been notably strong, with most passing by a 70% or higher margin. Coleman attributes this to residents’ high level of trust in their local government. “We were pleasantly surprised by the positive feedback we received during the strategic planning process,” he recalls.This consistent support enables the township to fund essential services like police, fire, and road paving—services crucial to maintaining residents’ quality of life. Boyle adds that this success is also due to hiring employees with a service-oriented mindset. “We’ve done a good job of bringing in people who are committed to serving the public and providing the best services possible,” he explains, highlighting the township’s focus on teamwork and efficiency. PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT 18 MONTHS As Perkins Township enters the next year and a half, safety services and infrastructure improvements are top priorities. Trustee Coleman outlines a critical project: constructing a new fire station. “We’re combining two existing stations into one, and we’ve done extensive research to identify the best location for it,” he says. The growing demand for emergency services drives the project. “The need for police and fire protection, especially along the Route 250 corridor, has grown exponentially in the past 20 years,” he notes. Boyle shares Coleman’s priorities while also looking at broader opportunities for regional collaboration. He points to continued partnerships with the Greater Sandusky Partnership, which helps advocate for state and federal support for the region. “We hope to continue working with regional partners to attract investments,” Boyle says, emphasizing the role of collaboration in advancing the township’s goals. He is particularly optimistic about future development around the NASA Glenn Research Center’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility. “We see growth potential on NASA-owned land outside their security fencing, and we sit on various boards that focus on fostering that growth.” This focus on strategic partnerships extends beyond infrastructure and into quality-of-life improvements, with Boyle hopeful that the township will maintain the strong community support it has historically received. “We’re grateful for the backing we’ve had from our residents, and we plan to keep working collaboratively to ensure that our services meet their expectations,” he adds, signaling that maintaining Perkins Township’s high standards remains a central goal in the months ahead. 114 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11
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