About the Delaware County Area 

History of Delaware!! 

Let's start out by telling you a little about the history of Delaware. We believe that it all started out with the Delaware Indians, along with other tribes such as the Mingos & Hopewells occuping the area. This theory is proved by all of the different plaques with information on the different tribes throughout your drive around Delaware city. Moses Byxbe (founder\surveyor of Delaware) and others from Massachusetts were the first to settle in Delaware around 1808. After the treaty of Greenville in 1814 Delaware began to grow. (And has not stopped yet!!) Rutherford B. Hayes, born in Delaware in 1822, became the 19th President of the United States of America. Railroads helped contribute to the growth of the city in the mid 1800's. The location of Delaware, being near the state capital, Columbus, and the major thoroughfares that provide access to this town, allow for the growth of the community. Delaware-very rich in history yet changing with the times. 

Now let's move on to some information for you humanitarians out there!!! 

If you are looking for an area to "dig into and get your hands busy with work for humanity" then Delaware is just the place. Delaware is steeped in community oriented activities and opportunities to "give back to others." Ohio Wesleyan University, with its roots deeply planted in our city, has had a strong neighborhood initiative in that it requires all of its students to do required volunteering for their graduation in some capacity at one of the many agencies available. There is a strong base in the United Way of Delaware County and its 18 member agencies. Delaware also has a clearinghouse for matching your time and talents for the good of others at its community center, The Andrews House, called Connections. The many volunteer capacities you can assist with include Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, People In Need, Grady Memorial Hospital, both the Girl and Boy Scouts, and Delaware County's Special Olympics to name a few. Delaware is proud of its shining star in the state of Ohio, The Council for Older Adults, which has many ways to assist our elderly. The community's wide range of volunteering is one we're proud of and is a good place for all ages and backgrounds to build a good personal values for the benefit of those less fortunate. 

Goverment information and Delaware City\County services 

Delaware County is governed by the Board of Commissioners, a three member elected panel as well as an appointed County Administrator. Delaware County also has elected officials with the auditor, treasurer, prosecutor, two common pleas court judges, and an elected probate-juvenile court judge, and sheriff. There is also and elected county engineer, clerk of courts, and recorder. 

The county has a general fund budget which is supplemented by a "roads and bridges" tax used for construction and maintenance of the county's vast road system of over 500 miles. General revenues are also available from real estate taxes and a permissive sales tax. 

Delaware County has diversified industry, a strong agricultural base, and a large service and retail establishment division. These venues provide great opportunity for job growth where Delaware is a continual high level holder of employment in the state as well as our nation. 

Delaware County's Emergency Management Team is impregnable. They are always at the ready with continued updated technology and extensively trained personnel. The County's fire and emergency services that are offered are considered some of the most advanced within our state. The county wide 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System was implemented in 1990 PSAP's operated at the county level. The county Sheriff's Department is one of the more advanced institutions with regards to its integrity, personnel, and technology. The Sheriff's Department continually strives to stay futuristic to the community's needs. 

The City of Delaware is proud to be a full-service municipality as the county seat of Delaware County. Governmentally they operate as a council-manager-mayor format. The seven elected non-partisan council members are elected to four-year terms consisting of there at-large and four ward representatives of the city. A City Manager is appointed and responsible to the community by its administrative affairs. A mayor and vice mayor are elected from the current council member holders. The city's revenues are primarily from a city income tax base and property taxes. The city owns and operates municipal water treatment and distribution. It is currently under a massive renovation project to benefit all city residences available utilities. The municipal water compay complies with all guidelines set forth by the state and federal EPA and has an adequeate capacity to meet projected needs for any substantial growth and development in the city's future. 

The City of Delaware has an outstanding fire and emergency department available to its citizens. A source of pride, the city fire department has received an excellent class 4 (ISO) fire rating from the Insurance Services of America. They routinely conduct extensive fire training in the industrial, school, and citizen sector. They are proud to offer award winning safety programs to the community. The city's Emergency Medical Services is well qualified with regard to their personnel and fully equipped medical squad vehicles. They are at the ready with instant radio links to the local Grady Memeorial Hospital and work in tandem with the county wide 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System for all of its citizens. The Delaware City Police Department is continually a progressive operation offering safety and security 24/7. They excel in programs concering crime prevention, standard preventive patrols, and community services such as a specialized K-9 unity. The detective division is outstanding and the city participates with the county in a Special Tactical Unit. 

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