Meet Andrew Rockey
My name is Andrew Rockey, and I have been proud to call Chagrin Falls home since 2014. My family’s roots in the Chagrin Valley stretch back generations. My ancestors settled in Auburn, Ohio in the mid-1850’s, and most of my family has remained in the area since that time. My great-grandparents, Karl and Mary Kaserman, moved to Chagrin Falls in 1941 and lived here until their passing (Karl in 1976, Mary in 1982). Their home sat across from the old Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, the site of the current Chagrin Falls High School and Community Recreation Center. Fun fact: my great-grandfather Karl was famously opposed to the high school being built there, often saying the fairgrounds were rarely used ad peaceful.
How Council Decisions Shape
Chagrin Falls
The Village Council guides critical decisions that shape life in Chagrin Falls, from preserving our historic character to ensuring parks and public spaces truly serve our families. A prime example is the Grove Hill acquisition: in 2020, the Village accepted 0.3 acres of land donated by the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, once part of the historic Bancroft House property. Working with the Chagrin Falls Historical Society, the Village Council helped secure this donation, ensuring that a cherished landmark would remain part of the community. I was proud to be part of the team that made this possible, protecting Grove Hill for generations to come.
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Another clear example of how Council decisions directly affect residents is the transformation of the Riverside Park playground. The old playground equipment had served its time, and the Village invested in replacing it with something more modern and more welcoming for families. I had the privilege of serving on the team that oversaw the redesign—from demolition, to planning, to installation of new equipment and safety surfacing. Even small details, like incorporating input from schoolchildren on the color of the dragonfly climber, show how a well-guided process brings the community’s voice into the heart of the project.
These are not abstract decisions they are choices that affect where our children play, where our neighbors gather, and how we honor the history that gives Chagrin Falls its unique character. The Grove Hill donation preserved a historic site while adding green space to our village. The Riverside Park improvements gave families a safer and more enjoyable. These outcomes were made possible because the Council put residents, history, and long-term stewardship first.
That is why choosing the right candidate matters. A good council member doesn’t just maintain what we have they strengthen it, preserve it, and build upon it with care. Projects like Grove Hill and Riverside Park are proof that when residents elect thoughtful leadership, the whole community benefits.
I am running for re-election with a commitment to continue that kind of leadership: Rooted here, serving here, planning for tomorrow.
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