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What residents are talking about in Lorain County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics12 news items
All categoriesPublic SafetyBusiness JobsDevelopmentZoningWater UtilitiesTaxes BudgetBudgetEnvironmentInfrastructureSchoolsTaxesSocial Services
Public Safety
Board Procedures and Civil Rights
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 23, 2026
Social Services
TANF Clothing Program
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 23, 2026
Environment
Support E-Check Program Elimination
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety
County Operations and Campaign Finances
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Water Utilities
Ludwig Ditch Drainage Restoration
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Business Jobs
Business/Jobs
1 supportive1 opposed3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 9, 2026
Taxes Budget
Taxes & budget
7 opposed1 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed Oct 9, 2026
Development
Development & housing
1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 9, 2026
Business Jobs
Business & jobs
4 supportive4 opposed5 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Oct 9, 2026
Public Safety
Public Records and County Planning
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Zoning
Parliamentary Procedure and Governance
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 25, 2026
Taxes Budget
County Budget Shortfalls and Spending Controls
3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Business Jobs
Job & Family Services Pass-Through Grants and Federal Cuts
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development
County Budget and General Fund Projections
1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 11, 2026
Development
Fortune Ditch Stormwater Loan and Development Acceleration
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Infrastructure
West Side Wastewater Facility and Litigation
1 commentLast discussed Aug 28, 2026
Development
Annexation Decision
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 28, 2026
Zoning
Annexation Decision and County Finances
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 28, 2026
Public Safety
Annexation and County Governance
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 28, 2026
Public Safety
Sheriff's Budget and MARCS Radios
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 28, 2026
Business Jobs
Lorain County JFS Worker Strike
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Zoning
Expedited 2 Annexation - Amherst Township to City of Elyria
4 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Water Utilities
Kelner Ditch Project Delay and Property Rights
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Taxes Budget
Employee Healthcare Plan Updates and Wellness Fairs
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 31, 2026
Public Safety
Housing Rehabilitation Grant and Change Order
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 31, 2026
Taxes Budget
County Jail Sales Tax Ballot Measure
5 opposed3 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Development
FY2027 County Tax Budget & Deficit
2 supportive1 opposed3 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Jul 17, 2026
Development
Urban County Designation Controversy
2 opposed2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Public Safety
Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) Strike Impact
1 supportive2 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Zoning
County Zoning and Airport Master Plan
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Public Safety
Job and Family Services Strike
8 supportive4 opposed9 concerned
21 commentsLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Public Safety
Surveillance Technology and Flock Cameras
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Zoning
Carlisle Township Land Use Plan
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Budget
Jail Construction Fund Transfer
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Taxes
Homestead Piggyback Exemption Repeal
5 supportive
5 commentsLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Taxes
Homestead Exemption and Public Records
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Infrastructure
Kelindor Ditch Project
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Development
Economic development and transparency
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Taxes Budget
Health District Tax Levy Resolution
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Public Safety
Sunshine laws and political fundraisers
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Public Safety
County flags and jurisdiction
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Water Utilities
Stormwater Management and Brown Ditch Drainage
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Taxes Budget
Auditor's office budget and county bond rating
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Zoning
Megasite zoning and transparency
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Development
Data center moratorium and sewer projects
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Budget
Public records and transportation grants
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Budget
Job and Family Services and staff pay
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Environment
Solid waste
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Jun 5, 2026
Environment
Solid Waste Hauler Designation Waivers
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Public Safety
Public Safety
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Lorain County from local and regional media.
WKYCcouncil president OVI charges
Lorain City Council president pleads not guilty to OVI, speeding charges: 3News Investigates
Lorain City Council president pleads not guilty to OVI, speeding charges: 3News Investigates WKYC
Oct 30, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSballot measure
North Ridgeville officials block ballot measure on HUD urban designation
North Ridgeville officials block ballot measure on HUD urban designation News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Sep 23, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSelection ballot preview
Here's what Avon Lake voters will see on the November ballot
Here's what Avon Lake voters will see on the November ballot News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Sep 8, 2026Cleveland.comurban county designation
Avon joins Lorain County’s push for urban county designation
Avon joins Lorain County’s push for urban county designation Cleveland.com
Aug 4, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSannexation and housing development
Elyria considers annexing Amherst Twp farmland for housing development
Elyria considers annexing Amherst Twp farmland for housing development News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Aug 4, 2026Cleveland.comeconomic development
Proposed data center in Lorain County hits roadblock
Proposed data center in Lorain County hits roadblock Cleveland.com
Jul 30, 2026Cleveland.comtruck traffic enforcement on residential roads
This Lorain County town is cracking down on truck drivers cutting through residential roads
This Lorain County town is cracking down on truck drivers cutting through residential roads Cleveland.com
Jul 23, 2026Cleveland 19 Newslawsuit settlement
Lorain County settles civil rights lawsuit for $6.35M after inmate left partially paralyzed
Lorain County settles civil rights lawsuit for $6.35M after inmate left partially paralyzed Cleveland 19 News
Jul 9, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSurban county designation controversy
Lorain County townships push back against 'urban county' designation
Lorain County townships push back against 'urban county' designation News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Jul 7, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSaffordable housing
Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin planning more affordable homes for working-class families
Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin planning more affordable homes for working-class families News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Jun 18, 2026Cleveland.comhome repair assistance
Find out which Lorain County homeowners qualify for no-cost plumbing, electrical, roof and furnace repairs
Find out which Lorain County homeowners qualify for no-cost plumbing, electrical, roof and furnace repairs Cleveland.com
Jun 1, 2026Cleveland.comproperty taxes
Lorain County’s property tax battle shows how Columbus is failing Ohio’s public schools
Lorain County’s property tax battle shows how Columbus is failing Ohio’s public schools Cleveland.com
May 27, 2026