OFFICE OF MAYOR KEVIN BRUBAKER
GET TO KNOW MAYOR BRUBAKER
Kevin A. Brubaker’s first term as Mayor of the City of Elyria began on January 1, 2024. His 2023 campaign emphasized the City’s need for greater Economic Development, increased Public Safety, and a return to Financial Transparency in City Hall. At the culmination of a spirited four-way race, Elyrians chose Brubaker in the historic November 7, 2023, election.
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Office of the Mayor
131 Court Street – Suite 301
Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 440-326-1402
kbrubaker@cityofelyria.org
THE BRUBAKER ADMINISTRATION
Get to know the mayor’s staff and their priorities throughout the City.
Dawn Calvert, Assistant Safety Service Director
As Assistant Safety Service Director, Dawn Calvert manages the City’s economic development programs under the direction of Mayor Kevin A. Brubaker. Calvert has an MBA in Public Administration with a specialization in Economic Development. Having previously served the City as an Assistant Safety Service Director, Calvert joined the Brubaker Administration on January 1, 2024.
Dawn Calvert
Assistant Safety Service Director
131 Court Street, Suite 301
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 326-1410
(440) 281-0992 Mobile
dcalvert@cityofelyria.org
Jay Loesch, Assistant Safety Service Director
As Assistant Safety Service Director, Jay Loesch manages residents’ concerns and property maintenance, and he provides on-site response for emergency services as needed. Previously, Loesch worked as a school resource officer, a detective, Safety Town Director, and more during his 25-year tenure at the Elyria Police Department. He joined the Brubaker Administration on January 1, 2024.
Jay Loesch
Assistant Safety Service Director
131 Court Street, Suite 301
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 326-1418
(440) 865-3795 Mobile
jloesch@cityofelyria.org
Joe Strohsack, Assistant Safety Service Director
As Assistant Safety Service Director, Joe Strohsack oversees Issue 6 projects, City facility management, and CDL training, in addition to the support he provides to departments across City Hall. Strohsack has worked for the City of Elyria since 1997 as a Mechanic as well as the Fleet Manager of the Central Maintenance Complex. He joined the Brubaker Administration on January 1, 2024.
Joe Strohsack
Assistant Safety Service Director
131 Court Street, Suite 301
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 326-1423
(440) 346-9760
jstrohsack@cityofelyria.org
Mark F. Craig, Esq., Administrative Legal Counsel
Mark F. Craig is the Administrative Legal Counsel for Mayor Brubaker’s administration. Licensed since 2002, Craig’s practice focuses on real estate, construction law and business representation. He is experienced with drafting and negotiating construction contract documents, surety bond claims and mechanics’ liens, and transaction real estate matters. He is admitted to practice in all Ohio state courts, Ohio Northern and Southern District federal courts, U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Pennsylvania Western District federal court, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Craig is currently a member of the Lorain County Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association. He served on Elyria City Council for over a decade, representing the Fourth Ward.
Mark F Craig, Esq
Administrative Legal Counsel
131 Court Street, Suite 301
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 326-1420
mcraig@cityofelyria.org