Southwest Summit forms council of governments for safety services
(From left) Barberton Mayor Bill Judge, Copley Township Trustee Scott Dressler and Norton Mayor Mike Zita sign the official paperwork at the inaugural meeting of the Southwest Summit Council of Governments (SWSCOG) at the new dispatch center at the Norton Fire Station on Thursday. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Norton City Administrator Rick Ryland (left) chaired the inaugural meeting of the Southwest Summit Council of Governments (SWSCOG) held in the new dispatch center at the Norton Fire Station on Thursday. Barberton Mayor Bill Judge (back left) was elected as vice president of the council, Copley Township Trustee Scott Dressler will servce as the fiscal officer and Norton Mayor Mike Zita (right) will serve as the Mayor of the council. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
