Newsworthy articles from the past few years that highlight the work Thomas W. Dufour is doing as a member of Brook Park City Council.
2024

Brook Park’s Blue Abyss partners with NASA Glenn to advance space training and research
Blue Abyss, which plans to build a cutting-edge space training and research facility in Brook Park, is partnering with NASA’s Glenn Research Center to advance commercial space exploration.

Brook Park Council approves new senior health facility in vacant Snow Road building
Brook Park City Council unanimously approved a conditional-use permit for ArchWell Health to open a senior healthcare facility in the former Rite Aid building on Snow Road.
Brook Park council approves purchase of vacant gas station for future redevelopment
Brook Park City Council has approved buying a long-vacant property to remove blight and prepare the site for future redevelopment.

Made in America: Brook Park council requires city to fly U.S.-produced flags
Brook Park City Council unanimously passed a resolution requiring all city-purchased flags to be made in the United States.

Opponents circle the wagons against proposed Brook Park Circle K
A proposal to rezone land for a new Circle K in Brook Park faces opposition from residents and several City Council members.

Brook Park’s Citizen of the Year embodies community spirit
A longtime resident who coached youth sports and volunteered for decades is being honored as the Brook Park Citizen of the Year.

Brook Park approves $1.8 million in repairs for shuttered natatorium
Brook Park City Council approved a $1.8 million project to repair the roof and walls of the long-closed natatorium, marking a significant first step toward potentially reopening or repurposing the facility.

Brook Park council cautiously optimistic that Browns will pick old Ford plant for new stadium
Brook Park City Council members spoke to the News Sun about their thoughts on the possibility of the Cleveland Browns picking the old Ford plant for a new stadium.