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Village Administrator

The Village Administrator oversees the daily operation of the Village. The Village Administrator's Office implements the vision set forth by the Mayor and Council by supervising village departments, assists in writing the village’s annual budget, and managing the village’s capital projects.
 440-563-3132 Ext.4


Past Village Administrators
  • Rawley Ross — 1991 to 2006
  • Dave Thompson — 2006
  • Rocky Pinkert — 2007 to 2009
  • Kevin Grippi — 2009 to 2018
  • Carl Reinke — 2018 to 2020
  • Duane Helms — 2021 to 2022
  • Lukas Darling, MPA — 2023 to 2024

Village Solicitor

The Solicitor is the chief legal officer of the Village appointed under ORC §733.48. The Solicitor is appointed by the Council to a two-year appointment. The Solicitor is also responsible for the prosecution and defense of the various court or administrative proceedings to which the village may be a party.

Christopher M. Newcomb, Esq.
Christopher M. Newcomb is the sole owner and founder of The Newcomb Law Firm. Cris is a lifelong resident of Conneaut and Ashtabula County. He graduated from Conneaut High School in 2001 and later from Defiance College in 2005 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and minor in Criminal Justice. Cris graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2008 and was licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio in 2009. Cris has experience in numerous areas of law as a general practice and has additionally been serving as a municipal attorney for several municipalities since 2016. Cris is proud to live in Conneaut with his beautiful wife, Katie, and two daughters, Amelia and Julia. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his family, golfing, reading and music.”

Past Village Solicitors
  • William Bobulsky — 1979 to 2011
  • Kyle B. Smith — 2011 to 2024

FISCAL OFFICER

The Village Fiscal Officer is responsible for managing the Village's finances, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, and maintaining official financial records. The Fiscal Officer ensures that public funds are received, disbursed, and reported in accordance with Ohio law and sound financial practices. The Fiscal Officer's office hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kevin Huff

Kevin is the Villages first Appointed Fiscal officer. Kevin is also the financial director for Reminderville Ohio. 

440-563-3132 Ext.5


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