Village Manager Judy Edwards


Judy Edwards Judy Edwards was appointed to serve as the Village Manager in May 2009.  Judy is a native of Franklin County, Ohio.  She received a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University, a Master of City and Regional Planning from Clemson University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton, School of Law.  Judy’s prior employment experience includes service as a Planning Administrator, Assistant Ohio Attorney General, Licking County Assistant Prosecutor, and Township Administrator.  She is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, both in State and US District Court.

The Village Manager is the Chief Administrative and Law Enforcement Officer for the Village of Johnstown.  Duties of the Village Manager include the following:

  1. Manage all Village employees and related human resource matters;
  2. Direct and supervise all of the activities of all Village departments;
  3. Attend and participate in all Council meetings, but has no voting authority;
  4. Enforce all Village laws, Charter provisions, and legislation of the Village;
  5. Advise Council of the financial condition and future needs of the Village;
  6. Maintain and make available all public records of the Village;
  7. Provide status reports to Council of all department and commission activities;
  8. Provide support services for Council, departments and commissions;
  9. Execute on behalf of the Village all contracts for goods, services, and related Village business;
  10. Provide services to residents in the community and other duties as assigned.

The provision of outstanding community services and attracting beneficial development are priorities of the Village Manager.  Whether you are a resident, a member of the business community, a visitor or just passing through, please contact Judy if you have any questions or need assistance.



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