Last week’s Village Council meeting noted that on Wednesday, the 28th, the weekly mosquito fogging program would start. But did you know that the first line of defense against mosquito-borne diseases isn’t spraying pesticides throughout the community? (Xerces Society: Start Now To Prevent Mosquito-Borne Disease and Keep Our Pollinators Safe). Not only are such aerial spray efforts not the most effective strategies for protecting people; they also put pollinators at risk. In fact, some communities (Sierra Club Municipal Mosquito Fogging is Ineffective and Harmful) have moved away from fogging programs.
There are better ways to protect ourselves from mosquitoes without harming our families or the environment. These include:
Current 1 mill levy provides 26.5% of Bluffton Public Library annual revenue
The Bluffton Public Library has been a part of the Bluffton community since 1935. As Bluffton has grown, the library has grown with it - moving from the high school to Main St. in 1986 and expanding the building and services in 2004. While most know the history of the library, I’d like to take this opportunity to explain how the library exists today, in 2026.
As an elected representative of Bluffton, I'd like to pass on this press release from the Ohioans to Protect Public Services coalition, which gives an overview of the uses and purpose of property taxes in local government.
I strongly recommend that Ohioans educate themselves on how property taxes fund their local government services and the consequences of losing that revenue.
On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, WE THE PEOPLE of Bluffton and the surrounding area are planning to show our love and peaceful support for the Constitution of the United States by signing a large-scale version of this document at the Bluffton Town Hall from 1–4 pm on the third floor. (Elevator available)
