The Record

Delivering Results
for South Lebanon.

Real projects. Real progress. Real results — for the families, businesses, and neighbors who call South Lebanon home.

2024

Took Office as Mayor

2×

Clean Audit Awards

$11M

Sewer Project Restarted

$800K

HUD Grant Delivered

Accomplishments

A Record of Action.

From staffing to streets, from finance to family events — here's what Mayor Burke and her team have delivered for South Lebanon.

Focus Area #1

Increased staffing to match South Lebanon's growth from a village of 2,500 to a city of 7,000 — addressing years of being understaffed.
Hired a dedicated Code Enforcement Officer to improve the city's health and appearance.
Onboarded a new City Administrator following the retirement of the former Administrator, plus a new Administrative Specialist.
Created an atmosphere of transparency and trust — supporting department heads without interference.

Focus Area #2

Implemented a comprehensive traffic safety plan in partnership with the Warren County Sheriff's Department.
Continuously evaluating future public safety positions and adjusting for our growing city population.

Focus Area #3

Awarded one of the highest honors from the Ohio State Auditor's Office for clean audits — twice in the last two years.
Sound budget management and full transparency with taxpayer dollars.
Department of Finance recognized as one of the best in the region.

Focus Area #4

Implemented a five-year paving plan for major thoroughfares.
Paved more streets in the first 18 months than had been paved in the previous 10 years combined — a fact confirmed by the city's former administrator.
Four additional streets included in this year's budget, including a new storm-water system installation to fix a recurring road-failure issue.
Water Tower rehabilitation and painting project scheduled for summer 2026.

Focus Area #5

Restarted the $11 million River Corridor Sewer Project — left on the back burner since 2018 — now critical to the long-term health of South Lebanon's sewer system.
Implemented the $800,000 HUD grant project for the Community Center: roof, parking lot, and window upgrades.
Began River Corridor development discussions — anchored by the first economic-development partner, South Lebanon River Dogs paddle company.

Focus Area #6

Joint parades with Union Township and official wreath placement ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial.
Movie Nights in the Park, the annual 4th of July event, and National Night Out.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting featuring Santa and his Elves.
Launching neighborhood outreach programs to listen directly to residents in every part of the city.

Focus Area #7

New City seal, logo, and website launching soon — designed to represent both South Lebanon's history and its growing community of new residents.

— Mayor Linda Burke