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You Are Here : Home / Main Menu Folder/ City Hall / Mayor

Mayor

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Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Conservator of the Peace (Safety Director) for the City of Vermilion

 

 

Meet the Mayor

Learn more about your mayor.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities as defined in the city's codified ordinances.

Wedding Ceremony

Mayor officiated weddings.

Staying Involved

Sharing his vision.

 

 

 

Mayor

Jim Forthofer

5511 Liberty Avenue
Vermilion, Ohio 44089

 

Email: mayor@cityofvermilionohio.gov

Administrative Office

Jody Booker, 
Administrative Assistant,
and City Website Manager

 

Phone:  440-204-2402

 

Email:  jbooker@cityofvermilionohio.gov

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Contact Us

City Hall
5511 Liberty Avenue
Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 204-2400
Fax: (440) 204-2411

Police Department
5791 Liberty Avenue
Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 967-6116
Emergency: 9-1-1
Fax: (440) 967-4094

Municipal Court
687 Decatur Street
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
Phone: (440) 204-2430
Fax: (440) 204-2431

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Chris Millsaps
Dominic Ramos
Donna Breeding
Michelle Bohl
Scott Dommin

 

Hours

Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Image copyright Mike Williams 2022

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