{ "city": "Lorain County", "state": "OH", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/loraincountyohio.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-28", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08282026-1192", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-27", "body": "Visitors Bureau Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-1191", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to decide on 65-acre annexation from Amherst Township to Elyria", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will vote on an expedited annexation of about 65.26 acres from Amherst Township to the City of Elyria, and will consider several contract amendments and agreements, including increases to TANF and Medicaid transportation contracts, a consulting agreement for a sewer project, and funding for jail medication-assisted treatment. The agenda also includes routine items like investments, appropriations, and transfers, and a possible executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-1190", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Lorain County Land Bank Board", "headline": "Land Bank to vote on two property disposition agreements", "summary": "The Lorain County Land Reutilization Corporation board will consider two disposition agreements for properties at 1050 Reid Ave. and Fulton Rd. in Lorain, along with routine items like approving minutes and hearing public comment. The meeting is mostly procedural, with the two agreements being the only substantive new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-1188", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to approve stormwater contract, JFS transfers, and credit cards", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine resolutions including investments, appropriations, and transfers, plus specific items: two Job & Family Services fund transfers, a stormwater construction contract, Children Services board reappointments, and credit card authorizations for Prosecutor's Office staff. The agenda also includes public comment, old business, and a possible executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08142026-1189", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08142026-1189", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Lorain County commissioners to vote on $1.08M JFS payment, NEOGOV contract", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will consider routine resolutions including investments, appropriations, and transfers, plus several notable items. They will vote on a $1,085,146 mandated share payment to Job & Family Services, a $142,446 contract extension with NEOGOV, and a change order for the Kelner Ditch project. The board will also discuss funding applications for five road and bridge projects through OPWC Round 41.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-1187", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08112026-1187", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-31", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to vote on tentative union agreement with Operating Engineers", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will consider a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18 S, effective September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. The board will also act on routine financial resolutions, including investments, appropriations, transfers, and bills, and may enter executive session for personnel matters. A change order for a housing rehabilitation project and participation in the federal CDBG program are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07312026-1186", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07312026-1186", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider two 1/4% sales tax hikes for jail on Nov. ballot", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will consider two resolutions to increase the sales and use tax by one-fourth of one percent for 15 years, with the revenue supporting the construction, equipping, repair, and operation of the Lorain County Jail and Detention Home facilities. Both measures would be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The board will also consider an annexation, health care plan rates, and several contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1184", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07282026-1184", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Investment Advisory Committee", "headline": "Investment Advisory Committee to review minutes and set quarterly meetings", "summary": "The Lorain County Investment Advisory Committee is meeting to approve or correct the minutes from its May 26, 2026 meeting, discuss other business, and confirm the schedule for upcoming quarterly meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific investment decisions or financial items listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1185", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Lorain County Economic & Industrial Development Corporation", "headline": "Lorain County economic development board to update account types and rules", "summary": "The Lorain County Economic and Industrial Development Corporation trustees are meeting to approve minutes, discuss financial account-type changes, consider an electronic application option, update regulations to allow electronic notifications, and delegate officer duties. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with no major public decisions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1179", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County holds second hearings on ¼% sales tax for jail facilities", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is holding two public hearings on a proposed ¼% sales tax for 15 years. The first hearing covers criminal justice and administrative services for the Lorain County Jail and Detention Facility, and the second covers construction, equipping, or repair for the same facilities. These are the second hearings on each measure, following prior sessions. The meeting also includes public comment and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1183", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-1183", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County to vote on FY2027 tax budget, contracts, and Children Services levy", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will vote on the FY2027 tax budget, a new IT contract, stormwater and transit agreements, and a resolution to place a Children Services levy on the November ballot. The agenda also includes public hearings on proposed sales taxes for jail facilities and updates on highway permits and other county business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07172026-1181", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07172026-1181", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County holds first hearings on two ¼% sales tax proposals for jail facilities", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is holding two public hearings on proposed ¼% sales taxes, each lasting 15 years, to fund criminal justice and administrative services for the Lorain County Jail and Detention Facility, and for construction, equipping, or repair of those facilities. These are the first hearings on each proposal. The meeting also includes public comment and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07172026-1182", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07172026-1182", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider stormwater ditch contract and consulting amendment", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including a $232,680.70 contract for ditch restoration in Penfield Township and a $45,000 amendment to a consulting agreement. They will also consider amendments to prior resolutions regarding a truck purchase and health district tax certification. The agenda includes numerous correspondence items, notably many townships declining participation in the Urban County Designation, while several cities and villages will participate. Public hearings on proposed sales tax increases for jail facilities are scheduled for July 17.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1180", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-1180", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Lorain County Land Bank Board", "headline": "Land Bank to approve $902K Ohio grant for 9 home rehabilitations", "summary": "The Lorain County Land Bank Board will consider entering into a construction and development services agreement with Community Building Partners, LLC to support new affordable homeownership units, and will accept a $902,000 Ohio Department of Development award for the 2026 Welcome Home Ohio program to rehabilitate 9 homes. The board will also discuss demolition of 418 Broadway Ave (Style Center) in Lorain. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 19, 2026, and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1178", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-1178", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Stormwater Management District", "headline": "Stormwater board to approve grants, culvert fix, drainage reimbursement", "summary": "The Lorain County Stormwater Management District is meeting to approve 2026 community grants, including $51,000 for an emergency culvert replacement in LaGrange Township and up to $33,000 for a drainage project in Pittsfield Township. The board will also review minutes, hear staff and engineer reports, and take public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1176", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on Curtice Ditch stormwater project in Penfield Township", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Curtice Ditch stormwater project in Penfield Township, presented by Don Romancak. The meeting is otherwise limited to adjournment, with no other substantive items on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1177", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1177", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to rescind $16.3M jail fund transfer, approve sewer contract", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine resolutions and several notable items, including rescinding a $16.3 million transfer from the jail construction fund back to the general fund, approving a $1.19 million sanitary sewer contract, and renewing the county's healthcare insurance provider. They will also consider a Community Reinvestment Area agreement for a Sheffield Township redevelopment project and changes to Children Services levies.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-1175", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-1175", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Visitors Bureau Board", "headline": "Visitors Bureau board reviews summer events, finances", "summary": "The Lorain County Visitors Bureau Board will meet to approve May minutes, review the current financial picture, and hear the director's report on recent and upcoming tourism events. The agenda is largely a recap of successful events and updates on future promotions, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1171", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners set hearings on ¼% jail sales tax for Nov ballot", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to set public hearing dates for a proposed ¼% sales tax to fund the Lorain County Jail and Detention Facility. The tax would last 15 years and be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Four hearings are scheduled for July 17 and July 21, 2026, covering criminal justice services and jail construction, equipping, or repair.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1170", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1170", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider placing .5 mill health district renewal levy on Nov. 3 ballot", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine resolutions including investments, appropriations, and transfers, and may enter executive session for personnel matters. They will also vote on several specific items: approving credit card limits for the deputy administrator and IT director, entering a pharmacy services agreement, increasing a sanitary sewer project contract, rescinding a drainage improvement project, and placing a .5 mill renewal levy for the Lorain County Health District on the November 2026 ballot. The agenda also includes public comment and reports from the county administrator and clerk.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1169", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1169", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider tax exemptions, airport apron rehab, and sheriff union contract", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a permissive 'piggyback' homestead exemption and a 2.5% partial real property tax exemption for tax years 2026-2028. They will also vote on an emergency pump replacement contract, a transit grant application, airport apron rehabilitation contracts, and a resolution to reject a tentative sheriff deputy union agreement. The agenda includes routine items like investments, appropriations, and transfers, plus a presentation on a health district levy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-1168", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06052026-1168", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board approves $1.03M road paving contract and 911 levy request", "summary": "The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $1,034,821.50 contract with Melway Paving Co. for chip and seal work on 48 miles of county and township roads. The board will also request the Auditor to certify revenue projections for a potential 911 system levy to be placed on the November 2026 ballot. Additionally, the board will approve a $1.23M agreement with the Ohio Department of Youth Services for RECLAIM programming and a $162,273 interagency agreement for summer youth employment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1167", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1167", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Visitors Bureau Board", "headline": "Visitors Bureau board to review finances, events, and hotel updates", "summary": "The Lorain County Visitors Bureau Board will meet to approve minutes, review the current financial picture, and hear the director's report on upcoming events and projects. The agenda includes updates on festivals, construction, and hotel developments, with no major policy decisions listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1166", "minutes_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-1166", "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Port Authority Board of Directors", "headline": "Port Authority to consider preliminary approvals for four capital lease projects", "summary": "The Lorain County Port Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss financials, and review old business, including preliminary approvals for four capital lease/tax exemption projects and the status of several others. The board may also discuss the sale of the mall and could enter executive session for real estate, litigation, or personnel matters. No new business items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1174", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.loraincountyohio.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }