Community Hub for Bedford, Ohio City Council and Community Insights

This council meeting report included some great examples of community engagement. The Rotary Club of Bedford recently hosted a charity poker tournament at Bedford Falls Café benefiting Meals on Wheels, raising approximately $1,000 to support local seniors and residents in need. It was a great reminder of how strong Bedford’s community spirit continues to be strong. Council Actions & Updates Introduced myself to additional downtown businesses to continue strengthening relation

Transparency and communication remain a top priority for me as your Ward 5 Councilman. Below you will find my full City Council Report from February 2, 2026. In this report, I outline: Key discussions and updates from Council Ongoing projects and initiatives Financial and operational updates impacting the city Progress on community priorities Items currently on my open action list My goal is to ensure residents have clear, direct access to what is happening at City Hall and h

Many residents have asked what is happening with the former hospital property in Bedford. Tony Longino (Councilman Ward 6) and I (Cory Berry Councilman Ward 5) want to provide a clear update on where things stand and what comes next. In 2022, University Hospitals closed inpatient, surgery, and emergency services at the Bedford facility. The closure led to a legal dispute between the City of Bedford and UH. In January 2025, the City reached a settlement agreement with Universi