Garry Thompson
Council President

As a Councilperson, I serve the City in the following capacities:
  • Utilities Committee, Chairman
  • J.E.D.D. Board
  • Finance Committee, member
  • Service Committee, member
  • Council Representative to the Park and Recreation Board


  • Professional Accomplishments following committees:
  • Board Member Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Association
  • Olmsted Chamber of Commerce 2000 Business Person of the Year
  • Briggs & Stratton Master Service Technician
  • National Equipment & Engine Training Council Certified Engine Technician
  • Certified Stihl Equipment Technician

  • Civic Involvements:
  • Current Olmsted Falls City Council Appointee to the Olmsted Joint Economic Development District
  • Current Secretary /Treasurer of the Olmsted Joint Economic Development District
  • Current Olmsted Emergency Response Team Assistant Facility Coordinator
  • Bishop Pilla's Vibrant Parish Life Chairman for St. Mary's of the Falls Parish
  • Olmsted Falls Kiwanis President 2001 - 2002
  • Olmsted Falls Kiwanis Spiritual Aims Layman of the Year Award 2000
  • St. Mary of the Falls Pastoral Parish Council Chairman 1997-2002
  • Olmsted Chamber of Commerce President 1997-1999
  • Olmsted Community Jaycees President 1982-1983


  • Personal Statistics:
  • Life-long Olmsted Falls Resident
  • 1975 Olmsted Falls High School Graduate
  • One child currently attending Olmsted Falls Middle School
  • Attended Cuyahoga Community College
  • President T & S Mower Service, Inc.
  • Parishioner of St. Mary of the Falls Church
  • Eucharistic Minister

  • I am excited to be your Ward Councilman. There is no greater service than to serve another. I am looking forward to addressing the issues that impact our city and particularly those of Ward 4. I feel it is an honor to serve in the community that I grew up in and have seen change to drastically in the last 20 years with the construction of so many new developments. While some may view this as a negative, I feel we are now a real community, which has become home to many families all looking for a safe, secure place in which to live, raise our children, and call home.

    I encourage everyone to attend our city’s council and committee meetings. There is no better way to stay informed of the decisions that are being made that directly impact the community in which we live. I would ask that you get involved in your community. There are many ways to do this as we are blessed with many civic and school organizations. You will find many of them located on this website.

    Should you have any concerns or issues related to the city that you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact me. As your Ward 4 representative I look forward to hearing from my constituents.