It is with great pride the City of Bexley announces our newly appointed Mayor, Benjamin J. Kessler.  City Council members nominated and unanimously voted Ben Kessler to serve as Mayor.  He was sworn into office by City Attorney, Lou Chodosh.   Mayor Kessler was previously serving as City Council President.  He is a third-generation Bexley resident and a commercial real estate appraiser.  He has served as a Bexley City Council member since 2008 and served as the Finance Committee Chair as well.  In addition, Mayor Kessler was Chair of the Land Use Strategy Commission.  He has been a vital part in helping to reduce the City's deficit.

Council member Rick Weber was nominated and elected as City Council President.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 p.m. to honor the late Mayor John Brennan.  The Memorial Service will be held at the Bexley High School gymnasium.  This will be a public Memorial Service to honor John Brennan's years of service and dedication to the City of Bexley. 

In order to fill the vacancy on Bexley City Council, council President Rick Weber has requested that interested residents submit applications by noon on Friday, February 24.

City Council will review the applications received and discuss next steps at the regularly scheduled February 28th City Council Meeting; applicants are encouraged to attend that meeting in the event that any discussion or interview process is held.  The meeting will take place at 7:00pm at City Council Chambers in Bexley City Hall.

Applications can include a resume/cover letter/list of qualifications.  Applications should be submitted to Mayor Kessler by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by dropping them off at Bexley City Hall.  Any interested parties with questions may call the Mayor's office at (614) 559-4200.

On January 24, Bexley City Council passed a resolution authorizing the creation of the Bexley Alternative Revenue Task Force.  The purpose of the task force is to "propose new non-tax sources of income for the City of Bexley".

Participation in the task force is open to all residents - if you'd like to become involved, please contact Council Members Ben Kessler or Tim Madison.

From the recitals section of the authorizing resolution (Resolution 23-11):

The month of January is "Radon Awareness" month.  The City of Bexley has free radon kits available at City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  You cannot see, taste or smell radon but is believed to be one of the major causes of lung cancer.  The free kit is simple to use and can help prevent a potential health risk in your home.  Some scientific studies of radon exposure indicate that children may be more sensitive to radon.

Salt is the most commonly used de-icing agent in the winter months and is a necessity for public safety during snow and ice events. However, excessive salt usage has negative environmental consequences.