Councilperson Russ Balthis

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures out there!

I lost my dad at a young age, but he definitely made an impact on my life. Rarely does a day go by that I do not think of him and wish he was still here.

For those of you also missing your fathers today, I hope the day lands gently. Please take care of yourself.

06/20/2026

Today's the day. Looking forward to seeing you at Lyla's this morning ☕️☕️☕️

06/19/2026

Reminder: I'm holding DROP-IN office hours tomorrow from 9-10:30am at Lyla's Restaurant, 1911 Bailey Road. Please join me for a coffee and bring any questions you have.

06/02/2026

Happy Pride! Proud that Cuyahoga Falls is a place where everyone is welcome to be their true self.

Happy Pride Month, Cuyahoga Falls!

06/01/2026

Did you know that the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department responded to 10,271 incidents in 2025 alone? Summer is the busiest time for the Fire Department, with over 2,700 incidents just between June and August of last year.

Please take a minute to review their fire safety tips here: https://www.cityofcf.com/departments/fire/safety-tips

05/28/2026

Hope you can join us!

Members of the public are invited to attend a meeting to learn more about the traffic study findings for South State Road and the Bailey Road/Northmoreland Boulevard Corridor. Key findings include maintaining the current number of traffic lanes and enhancing pedestrian safety.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Lions Park Lodge, 641 Silver Lake Ave.

05/25/2026

Please join us today for our 94th annual Memorial Day parade in honor of those who have served.

Step off is at 9am, at the corner of Portage Trail and Lillis Drive. The parade will proceed east on Portage Trail to Fourth Street, head north on Fourth Street to Oakwood Drive, and conclude with a memorial services at Oakwood Cemetery.

05/22/2026

Today is the last day to register for Safety Town. This program, which helps kindergarten-age children stay safe, is free and first-come, first-served.

Register today: https://www.cityofcf.com/departments/fire/safety-town

Registration for Safety Town is now open!

Every year, the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department and the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department organize five half-day, week-long Safety Town sessions focused on safety education for children entering kindergarten.

This free program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on Friday, May 22, 2026.

For more information, please visit https://www.cityofcf.com/departments/fire/safety-town.

05/02/2026

Thank you to all you have and are serving, and their families.

Happy National Military Appreciation Month!

Mayor Don Walters is proud to announce a new Veteran Banner Program in Cuyahoga Falls, created to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, past and present.

Commemorative banners will be installed along Portage Trail from 13th Street to Lillis Drive. Banners will be displayed from Independence Day through Veterans Day. Each banner will feature a military photo, the service member’s name, branch of service, and years served.

Banners are available for $125 each, which includes the graphic design, printing, installation, and removal. Space is limited, and banners will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

To apply for a banner or learn more, please visit https://www.cityofcf.com/banners.

For questions, contact the NECCO Department at (330) 971-8208 or email [email protected].