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\"Heather<\/span><\/div>
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Fiscal Officer Heather Rockwell<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Rebuilding a financially stable future for the Village of Jacksonville<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Jacksonville, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Building<\/span><\/div>
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Fiscal Officer Susan Miller<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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New Straitsville fiscal officer leverages strategic partnership to strengthen local initiatives<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

New Straitsville, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Building<\/span><\/div>
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\u00a0Mayor Terry McGrath<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Guided by care for their community, Malta officials reflect on local development and growth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Malta, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Jessie<\/span><\/div>
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Mayor Jessie Tubbs<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Vision for Progress, Collaboration, and Community Building<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
West Lafayette, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Jeff<\/span><\/div>
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Village Administrator Jeff Slack<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Seasoned leader looks to Roseville\u2019s legacy, MPP partnership<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Roseville, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Don<\/span><\/div>
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Mayor Don Mason<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Leading Zanesville into a Bright Future<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Zanesville, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Steve<\/span><\/div>
\n
\u00a0Mayor Steve Patterson<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Building a Stronger Athens, Vision for Progress and Community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Athens, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Misty<\/span><\/div>
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Mayor Misty Wells<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Building a Future Together: Mayor Misty Wells’ Vision for Caldwell<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Caldwell, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Laurie<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Laurie Green<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Leading Mineral City with Vision, Collaboration, and Heart<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Mineral City, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Tyler<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Taylor Eblin<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Revitalizing Rutland: Journey to Financial Stability and Community Renewal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Rutland, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Susan<\/span><\/div>
\n
\u00a0Mayor Susan Abdella<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Building a Stronger Belpre, Vision for Progress and Community Renewal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Belpre, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Jim<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Jim Ullman<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n
The Village of Beverly: A Journey of Community and Progress<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Beverly, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Neil<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Neil Cowen<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Building a Better Coolville: A Vision for Progress and Community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Coolville, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Brennan<\/span><\/div>
\n
Village Administrator Brennan Dudley<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Empowering Byesville: Collaboration, Innovation, and Regional Leadership<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Byesville, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Greg<\/span><\/div>
\n
\u00a0Mayor Greg Fraunfelter<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Empowering Communities: Leadership and the Mayors\u2019 Partnership for Progress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Logan, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Amista<\/span><\/div>
\n
Empowering Communities: Celebrating Female Leadership<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Empowering Communities: Celebrating Female Leadership in the Mayors’ Partnership for Progress<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Female Leadership<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Amy<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Amy Renner<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Chauncey, Ohio: A Beacon of Community Empowerment under Mayor Amy Renner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Chauncey, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>
\n
City Manager, Dow Saunders<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Charting the Course for Gallipolis, Ohio \u2013 A Visionary Leader’s Journey and the Impact of Mayors\u2019 Partnership for Progress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Gallipolis, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Josh<\/span><\/div>
\n
\u00a0Mayor Josh Schlicher<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Leading the Way: Mayor Schlicher and the Vibrant Tapestry of Marietta, Ohio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Marietta, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Scott<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor J. Scott Hill<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n
A Legacy of Transformation and Community Dedication in Racine, Ohio<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Racine, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Village<\/span><\/div>
\n

Mayor Amy Renner<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Chauncey, Ohio: A Beacon of Community Empowerment under Mayor Amy Renner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Shawnee, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"John<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor John Finley<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Building a Vibrant Future: Mayor John Finley\u2019s Commitment to Preserving Community and Revitalizing McConnelsville<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

McConnelsville, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"MPP<\/span><\/div>
\n
Investment in Appalachian Ohio<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Mayors\u2019 Partnership for Progress applauds investment in Appalachian Ohio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Jennifer<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Jennifer Lyle<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Leading with Community: Mayor Jennifer Lyle\u2019s Journey from Music to Revitalizing New Concord<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
New Concord, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Gary<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Gary Goosman<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Steady Growth and Innovation: How Mayor Gary Goosman Keeps Amesville Thriving Through Arts, Community, and Leadership<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Amesville, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Don<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Don Anderson<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Navigating Challenges and Embracing Tourism: How Mayor Don Anderson is Revitalizing Pomeroy on the Banks of the Ohio River<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Pomeroy, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Pat<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Pat Cadle<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Mayor Pat Cadle Leads Newcomerstown Toward Revitalization and Growth Amid Pandemic Challenges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Newcomerstown, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Michael<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Michael Lorentz<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Mayor Michael Lorentz Reflects on 13 Years of Growth and Community in Belpre<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Belpre, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"Sam<\/span><\/div>
\n
Mayor Samuel Cramblit<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Mayor Samuel Cramblit Leads Ironton\u2019s Revival: From Historic River Town to Tourism Hub<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Ironton, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>
\n
CARES Act Funds<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
\n

MPP Cares: How Communities are Using their CARES Act Funds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

CARES Act<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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