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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lost Nation Airport terminal investment
The county and the port authority invested about $5 million in a new 5,200-square-foot terminal at the Lake County Executive Airport, with a $1.5 million county share from economic development funds, positioning the airport as an economic development asset.
Ohio Means Jobs Career Fair in Honor of Commissioner Regovich
The May 6 career fair at the Fairgrounds was renamed for the late Commissioner Richard Regovich, with over 40 employers expected from 9 a.m. to noon.
Loss of the Lake County Tribune
The county's long-running local paper is shutting down after 34+ years. Commissioners lamented the loss of truly local coverage — including a story on Plecnik's son's 12U rec baseball team — and acknowledged the challenge of keeping the public informed.
Executive session on economic development project
Commissioners met privately about a possible investment or expenditure of public funds for an economic development project — details stay confidential for now.
Office of Economic Development established
The county created an Office of Economic Development under ORC 307.07 — new financing tools for development projects at no extra cost, headed by County Administrator Jason Boyd on top of his current job.
Perry Nuclear Power Plant expansion and license extension
Vistra announced a power purchase agreement with Meta that secures the Perry plant's future, extending its license from 2046 to 2066 and adding about 213 megawatts of capacity by 2031. The plant was once slated for shutdown; officials see this as a major win for the local economy.
Lubrizol investment and job retention in Wickliffe
Lubrizol is investing millions to expand its Wickliffe headquarters and bring more than 1,000 Northeast Ohio employees to one campus. Commissioners credit their partnership with helping keep the company in Lake County.