Mayfield Village has been forced to adapt over the past year, with Progressive Insurance continuing in its plan to move its workforce remotely has forced the village to evolve how it has traditionally raised funds. In a written statement, Mayfield Village Mayor Brenda Bodnar expressed a desire to rebuild the business tax base since Progressive’s decision and added that seven new businesses have opened over the past year, mostly located along Beta Drive. “Since COVID, our largest employer continues to permit (its) employees to work from home, a decision that has significantly impacted our revenues,” Bodnar wrote in a statement. “Working to grow our economy and diversify our tax base have been primary goals of our administration. Our revenues have increased over the past three years, and we are slowly but surely rebuilding our business base.” “We are happy to see new local ownership of Mt. Vernon Square (SOM Center Road and Beta Drive),” she added. “The new owners have pledged to improve the property and breathe new life into it. We are looking at a potential north end development that will bring in additional income. More details on that will be unfolding.” Parks and Recreation Director Shane McAvinew cooks up burgers during a Mayfield Villages music at the lunch series at the Gazebo. (Frank Mecham- The News-Herald.) She added that Progressive is still trying to sell its Campus 1, and that once a buyer is found, depending on the intended use of the land, rezoning might be in the future for the parcel. “Progressive is marketing Campus 1 and it has not yet sold,” Bodnar wrote in the statement. “Depending on the intended use of the property, Progressive may need to seek a rezoning of the land, but it is too soon to know that. Campus 3, (the) vacant property behind the library, is also on the block.” She said that the Civic Center has been upgraded to be ADA compliant, with energy efficiency improvements and website upgrades done as well. Mayfield Village Mayor Brenda Bodnar serves pancakes to visitors. (Frank Mecham- The News-Herald.) The Grove, the village’s amphitheater, hosts many events throughout the year, with its Summer Concert series being a highlight. Permanent restrooms added there helped make the summer a success, Bodnar said. “Parks and Recreation (is) always a shining star in our lineup,” the mayor wrote. “We had a very successful summer season at The Grove. Our holiday activities include the tree lighting in conjunction with our Center School 5th grade choir, the Menorah lighting, breakfast with Santa and Santa’s ride through the Village on a float, and our senior holiday lunch. “We’ve have several indoor concerts set up for the winter at the Civic Center, including the Chardon Polka Band, Justin Saborit Latin Jazz and an Irish band around St Patrick’s Day.” Retiring Finance Director.Ron Wynne stands next to Mayfield Village Mayor Brenda Bodnar during a May 20 village council meeting. (Frank Mecham- The News-Herald.) She said that there has been a fair number of changes in the administration, one of them being the retirement of Finance Director Ron Wynne, who left after 14 years in the position. “Our new finance director, Angie Rich, has stepped in seamlessly,” Bodnar wrote. “Angie comes to us from CCC, where she served as executive director of Financial and Accounting Operations. Bodnar said longtime ward 4 Council Representative George Williams retired as of Dec. 31, and Council has selected ward 4 resident Peter Gall as his replacement. Gall will be sworn in in January.