The mayor of Elsmere, Marty Lenhof, alongside several city council members and staff, commemorated the opening of their new city building during an open house Thursday afternoon.
After a couple of years of planning and construction, the modernized and expansive building is complete. The center is all-inclusive, housing city administration officials and the Elsmere Police Department under the same roof.
“This building allows us to keep looking ahead for the benefits of this city, for years to come,” Lenhof said. “Thus following our motto, ‘moving forward and making tracks.'”
Scroll through to see everything we saw at the open house.
The new City of Elsmere building welcomes guests to its ribbon cutting and open house. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Mayor Marty Lenhof starts the open house by thanking the hardworking members of his staff. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Mayor Marty Lenhof cuts the ribbon next to fellow city council members. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
The crowd watching cheers as the ribbon is cut. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Guests explore the departments inside of the building. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
A council member cuts the ceremonial cake for everyone. Hailey Roden | LINK nkycake 
The police department is now located within the same building as city administration. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
The front of the building is decorated with fresh landscaping and flowers. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
The new city council chamber room where future meetings are to be held. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
The City of Elsmere manta hangs proudly on a hallway wall. Hailey Roden | LINK nky