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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lorain County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Highway use permits for Columbia Township utilities
The county engineer issued permits for Windstream to run fiber optic cable and Columbia Gas to install a gas main along township roads in Columbia Township — no open cuts of pavement.
Discontinuation of Downtown Elyria Loop Transit Route
Lorain County Transit plans to eliminate the underused downtown loop bus route and reallocate the vehicle and driver to dial-a-ride services to help clear booking backlogs.
County Bridge Replacements and Road Improvements
The county approved a contract for engineering and inspection services on the Hawley Road Bridge in Wellington Township. The state is funding 95% of the project cost.