Office of the Mayor

Dear Bexley,

I want to start by sharing how incredibly honored and humbled I am to have the opportunity to serve as Mayor of the City of Bexley. This community has been such an important part of my life and my family's life, and I understand the responsibility that comes with this position and the trust that has been placed in me.

Though I’ve only taken my first few steps into this new adventure, I am already feeling profoundly grateful. I’m thankful to Mayor Kessler for his service to Bexley, to City Council for a thoughtful process and for extending their confidence in me, to the City staff members who’ve so warmly embraced me, to my family, and especially my wife Jessica, who have offered me so much support along the way. And thank you to the many residents and friends who have called, texted, and emailed. Your kindness means more than you know.

My connection to Bexley reaches far beyond my professional career in the City. This is where I grew up and where Jessica and I chose to raise our family. As a fourth generation Bexley family I can tell you that for me, Bexley has always been home. 

I know firsthand what makes Bexley such a special place, and I want to preserve those things while recognizing that preserving what we love doesn't mean standing still. We need to continue looking ahead — identifying challenges, recognizing opportunities, and bringing people together to build on everything that makes Bexley such a wonderful community.

While I am learning so much each day, I can already confidently report that Bexley has an amazing team devoted to providing you the services you expect and deserve. We have a talented staff, an engaged City Council, committed boards and commissions, strong community partners, and residents who care deeply about Bexley. Together, I know we are more than capable of building on the great work that has already begun as we begin to write the next, beautiful chapter of Bexley’s story.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Mayor. I understand the responsibility that comes with this position and the trust that has been placed in me. While I have much to learn, I promise to work each day to honor the trust you’ve extended to me and to fulfill this role to the best of my ability. I look forward to working with all of you.

Here’s to a wonderful start, Bexley!

Mayor Mike