2023 a year of community commitment, success
As we enter 2024 and prepare for a new event center, the renovation of the historic Gerber House and grounds at Benham’s Grove and comprehensive improvements at Stubbs Park, we should take a couple minutes to reflect on a successful 2023.
Centerville created 150 connected parking spots in Uptown to facilitate accessibility, broke records at The
Golf Club at Yankee Trace and boasted our biggest event season yet.
So let’s look back at 2023 in Centerville by the numbers:
■ $860,025: Private investment in Uptown businesses estimated to result in 69 new jobs in three years
■ 45,037: Attendees at 15 Sunday evening concerts at Stubbs Park for the Summer Concert Series
■ 25,000-plus: Attendees at Fall Fest held at Stubbs Park
■ 72,000-plus: Rounds of golf played (a new record!) at the 27-hole championship course The Golf Club at Yankee Trace
■ 68,500-plus: Calls into the Centerville Police Department Dispatch Center with average 911 answer in less than 4 seconds
■ 23.48: Lane miles paved in Centerville, nearly 10% of the city’s roadway system
■ 1,600: In-person tax appointments handled, including the most ever scheduled in advance online
■ 3,500: Pumpkins donated by The Heart of Centerville and Washington Township given to children at the record-setting Fall Fest
■ $297,903: Value of 8,802 hours donated by city volunteers at buildings and events
■ 427: Zoning permits issued to business owners and residents
■ 151: Cans of spray paint used by Erica Arndts to create the third installment in the Centerpieces Mural Program
A look at the numbers gives a sense of the exciting and positive happenings in our city, made possible with your strong support. City council and staff appreciate the chance to work with and for you as we enter 2024, which will be another year of success.