Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the population of Bowling Green?
Answer: Per the 2000 census, Bowling Green’s population is 29,636.

Question: Where is City Hall located?
Answer: City Hall is at 304 North Church Street in Bowling Green. This facility is located by the Wood County Public Library and the Wood County Senior Citizens Center. Many City administrative offices are located here. This is also the place where one pays municipal utility bills. The City has many other facilities, though.

Question: I want to learn more about City Government, where is the best place to get general information about the City and its functions?

Answer: The City has a series of videos call "City 101" that talks about the functions of the local government and the departments.

Question: Does the City have a policy about Open Records?
Answer: Yes, the City has an Open Records Policy.  Click here to view the Open Records Poster and here to view the Open Records Ordinance adopted by Bowling Green City Council on December 3, 2007.

Question: I need to activate my electric service, where do I go?
Answer: The Utility Business Office is located at 304 North Church Street in the basement of the building. You may call the office at (419) 354-6258.

Question: Where can I find more information about the City's Curbside Reycling Program?

Answer: Click here to view information about the Recycling Program.

Question: Where on your web site can I find the Public Works Schedule for Special Curbside Collections, etc.?

Answer: Click here to go to the current calendar.

Question: When does City Council meet? 

Answer: City Council generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 8:00 pm in the Council Chamber, 304 North Church Street.  When there is a Monday holiday (Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day), the meeting is usually scheduled for the next Tuesday.  Please check the Council Schedule to verify dates. Frequently, Council will hold public hearings prior to the 8:00 pm regular Council meeting. At various times of the year, Special or Committee meetings are scheduled.  Notice of these meetings is posted in the local paper.

Question: I'm having a garage sale, do I need a permit?

Answer:  You do not need a permit to have a garage sale.  However, if you are putting signs in the right-of-way you do need a permit.  The right-of-way is generally defined as the area between the sidewalk and the street.  There is no charge for the permit.  Click here for more information.

Question: I have a question and can't find the information on your web site.  Who can I contact?

Answer: General questions can be referred to the Municipal Administrator's Office by phone at 419-354-6204 or by e-mail. 

Question: I'm having difficulty finding information on your web site?  How does it work?

Answer:  There are several tools available to assist you in navigating this site.  In the right column, a search box can be used to find key words.  At top right of each page is a site map which can help guide you to specific departments.