Parma Heights Mayor Marie Gallo Talks About What Her City Special

Cleveland Magazine: What keeps you in Parma Heights?

Parma Heights Mayor Marie Gallo: The city of Parma Heights had a lot of amenities that I enjoyed. The Metroparks, Big Creek Parkway runs right through the heart of the city. We have great police and fire and service department services here. Its access to (Interstates) 71 and 480 is very convenient, so that’s why I decided to settle in Parma Heights.

CM: What drove you to run for mayor?

MG: I had always wanted to have a career in public service, which is why I have a degree in criminal justice, and then my career path took me in a different direction. 

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What is your 20-second elevator pitch to someone who is considering buying a home in your community?

We are a wonderful bedroom community here in Parma Heights. We have great housing stock and schools. We’ve also increased recreation for our residents, so we’re very family-oriented. We have a community theater, multiple parks, and we’re very accessible. We have a lot to offer. It’s a city but it doesn’t feel like a city.

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