City of Wapakoneta
Working with us to assure your business success
The City of Wapakoneta was established in 1833. Since its very beginnings it has been a business-friendly location. Commerce that first depended upon the Auglaize River and later the railroad and Interstate 75 has grown and prospered. In recent years the City has been very proactive in developing fully-served industrial sites in its 700-acre West Central Ohio Industrial Center at the intersection of I-75 and US 33. The City has invested nearly $5 million in infrastructure improvements for the sites. The City of Wapakoneta was among the first recipients of Ohio's new Job Ready Sites Program receiving a $1.9 million JRS grant from the Ohio Department of Development in 2006. It will soon become one of Ohio's first certified manufacturing sites.
The City administration values the investment of local businesses and works closely with the Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council to meet their needs. Wapakoneta provides excellent local services with moderate rates and maximum service. Unlike our larger sister cities in the U.S., we are here when you need us - available and ready to help. We would be glad to include you in our local business community.
Dan Lee - Mayor of Wapakoneta
Daniel E. Lee was sworn into office as Wapakoneta’s 58th Mayor on December 30th 2023. He has a vision of propelling Wapakoneta forward in the areas of mental and physical wellness, as we strive to improve the quality of each citizen.
He married his high school sweetheart on May 16th, 1992. Dan and Vanessa were born and raised in Wapakoneta where they returned after their education to start their family and their businesses. They have 3 children, Noah, Jonah, and Rebekah.
He is currently employed as a marketer for Auglaize and Sidney Audiology and is the Lead Pastor at Westside United Methodist Church in Lima Ohio.
Prior to working at Auglaize and Sidney Audiology, Dan had been a car salesman, loss prevention specialist, juvenile and adult probation officer for Auglaize County, substitute teacher, and marketer for a long-term nursing corporation.
Dan is past President and longtime member of the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce and has served on many boards both locally and statewide.
He serves the community by refereeing high school soccer and track and field. He also serves on the Area Agency on Aging board of Directors.
Dan looks forward to serving all the citizens of Wapakoneta with integrity, honesty, and compassion.
Tyler Price - Director of Safety and Services
City Hall
701 Parlette Court PO Box 269 Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-6111