Rocky River Scoreboard
Rocky River Scoreboard's goal is to identify and promote key strengths of Rocky River as a community to live, work, raise a family and enjoy recreational pursuits.
Community Improvement: Rocky River Scoreboard Supports
Rocky River Scoreboard supports local individuals and organizations committed to:
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close budget oversight of governmental activities,
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continuing excellent public services at reasonable cost,
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maintaining public safety and supporting safety forces,
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improving housing values,
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encouraging small businesses and commercial development, and
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maintaining academic excellence and traditional values in public schools.
Rocky River Scoreboard Supports: Strong City Leadership
Rocky River Scoreboard supports government leaders committed to:
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close budget oversight of governmental activities,
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continuing excellent public services and schools at reasonable cost,
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maintaining public safety and supporting safety forces,
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improving housing values,
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encouraging small businesses and commercial development,
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and maintaining academic excellence in public schools.
An election is scheduled for November, 2025. Please vote to support continued excellence in Rocky River city government, court and school system.
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Mayor
Pamela Bobst
Judge Brian Hagan
Council President
Dave Furry
Clerk of Courts Holly Forsythe
Ward 1 Council
Tom Hunt
Council-at-Large
Brian Sindelar
RR School Board
Steven Shepard
Ward 3 Council
Michael O'Donnell
Ward 2 Council
Jim Moran
Rocky River Municipal Court
Key Community Institution Contributing to Public Safety & Justice
GEOGRAPHY: Rocky River Municipal Court serves five West Shore communities (Rocky River, Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted and Westlake). The key personnel responsible for the court’s operation are the municipal court judges and the clerk of courts.
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Municipal courts have several key responsibilities: 1) Misdemeanor Criminal Cases such as petty theft, and disorderly conduct; 2) Civil Cases under $15,000; 3) Small Claims under $6,000; 4) Traffic Violations; 5) Probation and other community-based services to support rehabilitation; 6) Mediation Services to help resolve disputes outside of court.
Judge Hagan
Judge Burke
JUDGES RESPONSIBILITIES: Two Rocky River Municipal Court judges (Presiding Judge Brian Hagan, Judge Joseph Burke) are elected every six years. The judges’ responsibilities include: 1) Presiding over cases; 2) Ensuring Fair Trials in accordance with the law; 3) Issuing Rulings on motions, evidence, and the final verdicts in cases; 4) Sentences for convicted individuals; 5) Court Administrative Duties.
COURT ACTIVITY: Activity at Rocky River Municipal Court increased in 2024. The court dealt with over 15,100 incoming cases and had over 14,500 terminations.
Clerk of Courts
Deborah Comery
Deputy Clerk
Holly Forsythe
CLERK OF COURT: The efficient operation of the court is maintained by the municipal court clerk. The key responsibilities of clerks include: 1) Maintaining All Court Records; 2) Filing Legal Documents & Maintaining the Court Docket; 3) Assisting the Public with court information; 4) Collecting court fees, fines, & costs; 5) Issuing Summons & Subpoenas. Rocky River’s Clerk of Courts is also elected every six years. The current clerk is Deborah Comery, who is assisted by appointed Deputy Clerk Holly Forsythe.
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Rocky River Republican Club
The purpose of the Rocky River Republican Club is to improve the City of Rocky River by advancing the ideals of the Republican party and promoting endorsed candidates in local and other elections.
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Rocky River supports the Rocky River Scoreboard to provide additional information about the local government, schools, community assets and activities.
