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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.
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.