PARMA, Ohio -- Mayor Tim DeGeeter will deliver his first State of the City address on the campus of one of Parma’s most successful businesses. GrafTech International will host DeGeeter’s address on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at its headquarters at 12900 Snow Road. The event will be held in the auditorium.

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PARMA, Ohio -- Statistics released last week by the Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services indicate that Parma’s unemployment rate for December 2011 fell to 6.7%, the lowest it’s been since the Great Recession began in late 2008.

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PARMA The closing of Macy’s in Parmatown Mall — announced last week and scheduled for early spring — may encourage a company to buy and-or redevelop the struggling mall.

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CITY OF PARMA — Tim DeGeeter is the 14th mayor to serve the City of Parma. He and his wife Pam made Parma their hometown because they believe in the city, its hard-working people and its future.

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PARMA, Ohio - A new chapter of leadership has begun at Parma City Hall as Tim DeGeeter has taken over as mayor of Ohio's seventh largest city.

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PARMA, Ohio - Parmatown Mall looks to refocus on serving the neighborhood, after the announcement that Macy's is closing.

"Parmatown has been on the list for some time," David Browning, the court appointed receiver for the mall, said.

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PARMA, Ohio -- Macy’s announced today that it will be closing its Parmatown Mall doors. Although sad, this announcement was not completely unexpected.

Macy’s has closed several Ohio stores almost yearly since 2005 in response to an ever-competitive retail market and a worsening national economy.

PARMA – Parma Mayor-elect Tim DeGeeter today announced his incoming administration as he prepares for the beginning of his mayoral term. DeGeeter is currently serving as the area’s state representative and will leave office at the end of the year to start in his new role.

Parma Mayor-elect Tim DeGeeter continued preparation for his new job by attending two events specifically designed to help new mayors transition into office. DeGeeter, who has served for eight years as State Representative for the 15th District, which includes Parma, will be sworn in as Mayor on Jan. 2.

On November 26, 2011, mayor-elect Tim DeGeeter honored my request to meet for an interview at the Blue Line Bar& Grill in Parma. One of the first things that he said which struck me as very poignant was that " Mayor Depiero has paved a nice road for the city; our goal is to put in sidewalks". What follows is the interview, with the questions asked, and his direct response to them.

Tim DeGeeter had a spring in his step when he emerged from the voting booth at Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church on Tuesday. That’s because DeGeeter had just voted for himself in the Parma mayoral election. It was the only vote he needed. He was running unopposed.

“Since I didn’t have opposition, I was able to prepare for my transition from the legislative branch to the executive branch,” DeGeeter said.

DeGeeter has represented the 15th District in the Ohio House of Representatives since 2003. He has never held an executive-branch seat but said he is ready for the mayor’s job.

The hospital opened its doors on August 2, 1961. A black-tie gala at Embassy Suites Rockside Road in Independence celebrated the history and tradition of service the hospital continues to provide to residents of Parma, Parma Heights, Seven Hills, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights and North Royalton, as the only remaining independent hospital in Cuyahoga County.

Motorists passing the Henninger House on Broadview Road in Parma, just north of Snow Road, will soon see workers making repairs to the 162-year-old structure.

State Representative Tim DeGeeter has secured a $19,500 Certified Local Government grant through the Ohio Historic Preservation Office for the West Creek Preservation Committee, which co-manages the house along with the City of Parma.

June 16, 2011
Join Us June 27th!

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Join Tim DeGeeter, Candidate for Parma Mayor, at a General Election Kick-off Fundraiser.
 
Monday, June 27, 2011
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Johnny Malloy’s
7729 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma
(at Parmatown Mall)

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We endorse Tim DeGeeter in the May 3 Democratic primary mayoral race.
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April 14, 2011
Press Release

North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor endorses Tim DeGeeter
The already impressive list of labor support for Tim DeGeeter's bid for Parma mayor has added another line. On Wednesday night, the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor voted unanimously to endorse Tim. (read the press release...)

April 11, 2011
OPBA Endorsement
Letter

Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association Endorses Timothy DeGeeter for Parma Mayor
The Executive Board of the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association has informed State Representative Tim DeGeeter of their endorsement of him for Parma Mayor today. (read the letter ...)

April 11, 2011
BLET Press Release

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Endorse Timothy DeGeeter for Parma Mayor
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) a subsidiary of the international Brotherhood of Teamsters extended State Representative Tim DeGeeter their endorsement for Parma Mayor today. (read the press release...)

Ted Strickland endorses Tim DeGeeter
PARMA – Former Governor Ted Strickland has added his voice to an impressive display of support for State Rep. Tim DeGeeter as he continues his bid to become Mayor of Parma.

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March 30, 2011
Press Release

Rep. DeGeeter Votes No on Bill to Gut Collective Bargaining Rights
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives this afternoon voted to approve Senate Bill 5, legislation which would take away the rights of middle class workers by virtually eliminating collective bargaining. State Representative Timothy J. DeGeeter (D-Parma) voted against the bill, and issued the following statement:

March 29, 2011
Press Release

Endorsements continue for DeGeeter
Already carrying the official endorsement of the Parma Democratic Party and the high praise of city leaders, Tim DeGeeter has added the official support of Workers United Local 168-C, which represents the workers of Hugo Boss. (read the press release...)

March 24, 2011
Sun News Article

Middleburg Heights salutes the city's dedicated volunteers
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS The volunteers honored March 19 during the annual Salute to the City all have one thing in common— dedication. (read the article ...)

March 11, 2011
News Article

Pointing to his long history of supporting organized labor and setting high standards for construction in the State of Ohio, the Building & Construction Trades Council last week joined 16 other local unions and labor central bodies in backing Tim DeGeeter in his bid to succeed Dean DePiero as Mayor of Parma. (read the article ...)

March 08, 2011
Sun News Article

Tim DeGeeter touts political experience and endorsements as he runs for Parma mayor

PARMA From a distance, it appears that Tim DeGeeter is living in Mayor Dean DePiero’s political shadow. (read the article ...)

March 2, 2011
Press Release

Endorsements roll in for DeGeeter - Already carrying the official endorsement of the Parma Democratic Party, Tim DeGeeter has gained several more in his bid to become Parma’s next mayor, earning high praise from several city leaders. (read the press release...)

February 25, 2011
Press Release

Tim DeGeeter took another step forward in his bid to become Parma’s next mayor when he secured the endorsement of the Parma Democratic Party on Thursday.  DeGeeter will face three other candidates in the Democratic primary on May 3. (read the press release...)

DeGeeter For Mayor Campaign Headquarters Kickoff
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 5877 Broadview Road (at Dawnwood Dr.)
Come meet Tim, learn about our campaign. Meet campaign volunteers and learn how you can get involved.
Pizza and refreshments will be served. Kids and families welcome.

Please join us for our Campaign Kickoff!
Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Johnny Malloy's, 7729 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma
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State Rep. Timothy J. DeGeeter (D-Parma) has filed official paperwork to begin his bid for Parma mayor. Rep. DeGeeter, along with his wife, Pam, and their two-year-old son, Jack, presented the required petitions Monday at the Board of Elections. (read more ...)

January 27, 2011
 

State Representative Tim DeGeeter tells Channel 3's Tom Beres that he is declaring he's running for mayor. (read more at WKYC.com ...)

January 27, 2011
Press Release

State Rep. Timothy J. DeGeeter (D-Parma) has announced his bid for Parma mayor. “I’m running for mayor because I believe in Parma and its future and also because I have the record, experience, and ideas to move our city forward,” DeGeeter said today. (read more ...)

Rep. DeGeeter named dean of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus.
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