Office of the Mayor

Ron Falconi began his term as Mayor of Brunswick in 2014. Originally, he was appointed to the Council at Large seat in 2008 among a group of 14 applicants. He successfully defended the seat and won a full term in 2009.

Falconi was born and raised in northeastern Ohio. He received his diploma from Padua Franciscan High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from John Carroll University, where he majored in political science with a concentration in international studies. Subsequently, he received his law degree from the University of Akron, and he has a license to practice law in this state.

He is the first Filipino-American mayor in the State of Ohio. In 2017, he was picked as one of ten Asian American Leaders from across the country to travel to Japan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss politics, culture, business, and international relations.

Ron married his wife Geny in 1998 and they have two adult children.

He has been active in the community. He was a former member of the Brunswick Board of Zoning Appeals and served on that board from 2004 to 2007. Falconi is also active at St. Ambrose Church, where he is a lector. He served as the government liaison officer for the Fairway’s Homeowners Association. He also has served as a Guardian ad Litem in both Medina and Cuyahoga Counties.

During his time on city council, he had served at one time or another on the following committees:

• Economic Development (Chair)
• Planning and Zoning (Chair)
• Safety Committee
• Finance Committee
• Building and Building Code