Earth Day Event 2025

Saturday, April 26th from 9am-12pm

Come on down to help us with our annual Earth Day event! We will be cleaning up the creek bank and playground area. We will also be weeding and mulching throughout the park as well as both entrances to the neighborhood.

Black Paw Farms will be selling flowers, plants, jam and zucchini bread.

Pancakes and sausages will be available for purchase.

The first 5 households to sign up and volunteer for the entire event will receive a 1″ caliper tree (type TBD).

Contact Kristen Hedden for more info: whkyhedden@gmail.com

Community Yard Sale 2025

The dates for the City-Wide Community Yard Sale for Woodland Hills will be Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th 2025 from 8am-2pm. This will be marketed through signage and social media posts. Feel free to share or create your own posts to help us promote it!

Board of Commissioners Update

Hello wonderful residents of Woodland Hills. My name is Sean Killeen, and I am privileged to announce that I was appointed to finish the mayor’s term, ending on 12/31/22. This position was vacated by Mike Ochs’ departure from the City of Woodland Hills on October 27, 2020, after faithfully serving as both a commissioner and mayor. Prior to my appointment, I served on the board as a commissioner.

We have one more announcement as well. To fill my position, we have appointed Sarah Hook as commissioner. Sarah brings much to the Board of Commissioners, and we are fortunate to have her contribution. Her current term will last through 12/31/22.

We always work to achieve optimal outcomes for Woodland Hills and its residents. Please reach out to give us any feedback at whkymayor@gmail.com. We want to hear from you and get your input, feedback, and any concerns. We also have monthly Zoom meetings, which are open for residents to join. Please email us or see our calendar page for information on how to join.

Once again, it is my pleasure to serve you. I look forward to hearing from and working with you.

-Sean Killeen

WOODLAND HILLS NEWSLETTER

Optimism in 2020

  Summer is finally here!!!  2020 has certainly brought its challenges… some of which have never been experienced in our lifetime.  During times like these, it has proven beneficial to “seek the good stuff” and hold close those who you care about the most.  Your elected officials have taken each of these challenges very seriously and are mindful of the impact to our community. 

  The swing sets were reopened recently and our park is being prepared to host the Woodland Hills Summerfest on Saturday, July 18th at 6:30pm.  Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers will be back in style and ready to perform to their full potential.  Of course, we ask that everyone use caution and not attend if you have any coronavirus-like symptoms.  Fortunately, we’ll all be outside and our large park is very conducive to social distancing.  😊

  We were able to approve city ordinances that positively affected our small city, to include continuing our streak of avoiding a property tax increase once again.  Community input is always welcomed and can be best communicated through the contact avenues below or at our monthly Woodland Hills Commission meetings (currently held via Zoom). 

Very Best Regards,

Mayor “Mike” Ochs

City-wide Yard Sale Canceled

Pursuant to health and safety concerns, we have made the decision to cancel the Woodland Hills city-wide yard sale, scheduled for this weekend. We have not discussed a makeup date for this event, but will keep everyone informed if that occurs. Stay healthy Woodland Hills!

Guidance on COVID-19

To all Woodland Hills residents,

Please review the information below on disease prevention and tools to help you and your Families during this challenging time.

Handling a wide range of conversations involving coronavirus (COVID-19) and overall health concerns in our community can be difficult, especially when trying to parse fact from fiction. If you’re looking for reliable content on the prevention of coronavirus, or dealing with anxiety surrounding the virus, here is some helpful information from leading health authorities.

Disease prevention

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • If you cough or sneeze, do it into your sleeve, or use a tissue. Dispose of the tissue immediately into a closed rubbish bin, and then clean your hands.
  • Clean surfaces regularly with disinfectant. For example: always clean kitchen benches and work desks.

If you feel unwell

  • Avoid traveling if you have a fever and/or cough. Once you get home, make contact with a health professional and tell them about where you have been.
  • If you feel unwell, stay at home and call your healthcare provider.

On masks

Wear a mask if:

  • You are a health worker treating COVID-19 patients.
  • If you are healthy, but taking care of a person with suspected coronavirus infection.
  • If you are coughing or sneezing.

Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.

Managing rising anxiety or stigma

We know that your communities may be feeling anxious, stressed or frightened. Here are some important things to take into account and share with your community members:

  • It’s normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. Talking to people you trust can help, like friends, family or your fellow community members.
  • If you must stay at home, maintain a healthy lifestyle, including proper diet, sleep, exercise. Keep up with loved ones at home by email and phone and connect with your larger Facebook community for support.
  • Don’t use smoking, alcohol or other drugs to deal with your emotions.
  • If you feel overwhelmed, talk to a health worker or counselor. Have a plan on where to go to and how to seek help for physical and mental health needs if required.
  • Get the facts. Gather information that will help you accurately determine your risk so that you can take reasonable precautions. Find a credible source you can trust such as the WHO website or a local or state public health agency.

Of course, keep in mind to not share information about someone else’s health concerns (such as someone affected by COVID-19 without their permission).

Very Best Regards,

Mayor “Mike” Ochs