Monica Irelan is the CEO of the community, as well as safety director and head of additional city services. Enthusiastic and dedicated about public service, Irelan already has 10 years of varied related experience under her belt. She’s out to make Painesville the best it can be.
Biggest challenge: “When people call for help, sometimes all I can do is listen. Some residents feel better just being heard, while others get very angry that I cannot solve a problem.”
Wish list: “Painesville has a very unique and diverse makeup. I think if we could all learn to speak each other’s languages, it would be awesome.”
What people don’t know about her: She’s a MOPAR muscle car fan and lusts after a 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda. Growing up with four older siblings, the only time Irelan spent alone with her dad was when she helped change the oil in the family cars. A gearhead was born.
Eye on the prize: “Is world peace asking too much?”
Future: “Everywhere I go, I hear, ‘Oh, she’s not going to stay.’ But it’s the right fit for me, and I plan to be in Painesville a long time.”