Residents

New Residents

Dear New Willowick Resident,

On behalf of the 14,204 residents and 155 employees of the City of Willowick, please accept my sincere welcome to our community!

The residents of Willowick have always enjoyed and nurtured a caring community rich in civic pride. Below you will find links to information to help acquaint you with the city–a brief history of your new hometown, a list of city officials, a map of the city, and pertinent telephone numbers for reference among others.

I hope that you accept this greeting as an invitation to learn about the city. Please feel free to visit all our municipal facilities, take part in our programs, and investigate all the city has to offer. Our Directors and Chiefs are at your service to ensure that you have all the information you need as an orientation to life in Willowick. In addition, I invite you to visit my office at City Hall to introduce yourself for a personal welcome to our community.

If I can be of any assistance to you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact my office located in the Municipal Center at (440) 585-3700. We are glad you’re here!

Sincerely,

Michael J. Vanni
Mayor

History of Willowick

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I discharge fireworks in the city?

No. It is against the law to possess, discharge or sell fireworks in Willowick.

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Can I park my car on the street overnight?

No. Parking on the City’s public roads, streets and highway is prohibited between the hours of 2:00 AM. and 6:00 AM. Limited permission may be granted by the Police Department for things such as driveway work, construction, a disabled vehicle, etc. However, the type of vehicle, license plate and its location must be called in to the Police Dispatcher at 440-585-1234.

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Do I need a permit to have a garage sale?

Yes. You can obtain a permit from the Building Department page or call (440) 516-3000.

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Does the city allow solicitors to go door-to-door?

Yes. Please see the solicitation tab for more information.

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Does the city have a list of registered contractors?

Yes. The list can be located on the Building Department page.

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What time can I put my garbage cans out on the tree lawn?

Your trash/yard waste may be put out no sooner than 4:00 p.m. the day prior to your scheduled pick-up day. Trash/yard waste must be out no later than 7:00 a.m. on your schedule pick-up day, and will be picked up no later than 7:00 p.m. Please note your pick-up may not be at the same time every week, they have until 7:00 p.m. Empty containers must be removed from the tree lawn no later that 8:00 a.m. the day after your scheduled pickup day.

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Who do I call if my power goes out?

Please contact The Illuminating Company at 1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS) to report power outages. In most cases, the Police Department will not be aware of what caused the power to go out. Please do not call the Police Department to report your outage unless there is an emergency situation; live wires down, electrical fire, telephone pole down etc. For a hazardous event please call 911 as your safety is the most important.

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Who do I call to report a dead animal or debris in the road?

You can contact the Service Department at (440) 585-0963 Monday - Friday between 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. daily)

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Who do I contact for a problem with rats?

Please see the Building Department website or call 440-516-3000 for more information.

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