Stephanie L. Kellum

The Trotwood City Council adopted several ordinances, including amendments to the annual appropriations for expenses and expenditures, the adoption of the 2026 wage scales for non-union employees, authorization for the City Manager to transfer ownership of city-owned property to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation, and amendments to the city's income tax codes.

The Trotwood City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances including establishing annual appropriations for expenses and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026; amending the annual appropriations for expenses and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; adopting the 2026 wage scales for certain full-time and part-time, non-union employees; authorizing the City Manager to transfer ownership of city-owned property on Olive Road to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation and declaring the property surplus; and amending Chapter 184 "Income Tax Effective January 1, 2016" of the Trotwood Codes of Ordinances.

The City of Trotwood Strategic Plan involves a future planning process led by the Trotwood City Council, focusing on community development and progress.

The organizational strategic action plan outlines a vision for the City of Trotwood, focusing on key areas such as expanding business and economic development, creating high-quality community assets, strengthening regional and local connectivity, fostering community leadership and inclusiveness, adopting a future-oriented approach to the built environment, and building educational excellence. The plan emphasizes leveraging community engagement and data-driven strategies to achieve a preferred future characterized by growth, innovation, and a strong sense of community.