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Re-Elect
Ann Koepke
Brecksville City Council
Elected by you. Dedicated to you.
Brecksville is home. I work for your family and mine. I am running for re-election to ensure that we keep what we love about our city and make the right choices to get what we want. I love Brecksville. I will work to ensure its success.
It's our home.
About Me
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Current City Councilmember
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Chair of Buildings and Grounds Committee
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Human Services Advisory Board Council Representative
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Member of Legislation (former Chair) and Utilities Committees
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Worked with the City Service Department to organize the 2023 Earth Day Celebration
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Volunteer
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Co-President of the BBHHS Parent School Organization
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Member of the BBHMS Parent School Organization
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Serve at the monthly Human Services Center Brunch
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Fill-in driver for the local Meals on Wheels Program
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Multi-term president of the Crane Creek Homeowners Association
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Education and Other Professional Experience
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Graduate of Cleveland State University, Masters in Urban Planning Design and Development with a focus on Economics
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Graduate of Baldwin Wallace College, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
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Substitute Teacher for Brecksville Broadview Heights City School District
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Senior Representative in Ethics at a Fortune 500 Company
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Planning and Development Consultant, co-authoring zoning code and land use policies
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Created and managed multi-million dollar budgets
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Multi-tenant property manager with 18 years experience
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Family and Community
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Resident of Brecksville for 16 years; married 18 years to Charlie; three daughters in the BBHCSD school district
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Extended family caretaker and health advocate
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Member of Saint Basil the Great
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Member of The Brecksville Chamber of Commerce
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Supporter and attendee of local groups such as: BSA program (soccer), BBH Marching Bees and Bands; BBH Middle School Cheer; BBH Swim Team and the Brecksville Belugas; Kiwanis Annual Trick-or-Trot; summer softball and t-ball programs; Brecksville Firefighters’ Association Clambake; Bike Brecksville-Broadview Heights and other various community events and programs
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Strengths and Opportunities:
Brecksville must maintain balance by maximizing tax revenue through development on the south-end of the city without losing our small-town feel, providing modern amenities in a park-like setting, and enhancing public spaces while minimizing traffic.
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The city must continue to make all modes of transportation safer, and expand neighborhood connections to schools, parks, downtown and the business areas in the south end.
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Brecksville must continue and expand its strong working relationship with the BBH School District. The schools draw residents and anchor them to our city. Like Brecksville, they are top-notch. Residents of all ages benefit by having a high ranking school district in the community.
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Our community gardens and recycling program are great. We should expand our environmental program offerings to residents. Brecksville has made great progress in flood prevention. This information should be shared with residents as should future goals. Citizens can also become part of the solution with information campaigns and local workshops.
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Communication between the city and residents must be enhanced. The City webpage must be reworked to make information more easily accessible. Communication should be both reactive and proactive.
We must maintain fiscal integrity, maximize tax dollars, increase citizen involvement in the decision-making process and keep top notch safety and services.
Big Spaces
Big Impacts
There are several areas in town either currently undergoing change or where change is coming. Thoughtful planning will provide an optimum mix of residential, business and recreational amenities, career opportunities, new housing and a very robust income tax base. These spaces provide opportunities for positive transformational change.
Valor Acres contains several large projects within one site. These projects impact surrounding properties, traffic and residents. The same may be said for the Central School property. Voters will determine the uses they see fit for this prime piece of downtown land on the next ballot. Care must be taken to create a plan for these areas in their entirety. These reimagined spaces need to compliment their surroundings.
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Another space which presents a great opportunity for residents is Blossom Hill. Improvements to Blossom Hill include a new multipurpose trail that connects the Metroparks Parkway to Oakes Road, the new elementary school and finally to Route 82 via the newly installed sidewalks and bike lanes on Glenwood Trail. A Safe Routes to School Grant was also awarded for additional connectivity on the Blossom Property.
Now is a perfect time to create a masterplan vision for the rest of the Blossom Hill campus. It is also a perfect time to discuss ways to connect the nearby residences to Blossom. Several neighborhoods in the area already have sidewalks. Connecting these areas to each other and Blossom Hill is a logical step. This would also connect these neighborhoods Valor Acres and existing sidewalks along Route 21.
Kids Quarters, the playground area near the Community Center, will also welcome a vast makeover, partially thanks to grants awarded to the city. Please make your voices heard as to what you imagine this space to be. With input from residents the city will be able to create space that will serve the youngest of our residents for years to come.
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Planning of these spaces must continue with measured and deliberate care to provide more opportunities for all residents and to ensure Brecksville remains one of the most desirable cities in our area.
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Vote for Ann
​I am invested in the success of Brecksville. I will ensure that upcoming development will enhance the city's finances, beauty and function. I will use my knowledge and experience to keep what we love about Brecksville and make the best choices to get what we want. Brecksville must maintain high-quality safety and services, outstanding amenities, and make certain that upcoming development provides a well-built environment, a variety of enriching experiences, and a sense of pride in our community.
