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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Route 2 lighting
Commissioner Plecnik again pressed for the Route 2 lighting project to be finished no later than next year, calling on elected officials to work together to get it done.
Jail construction progress
Administrator Jason Boyd reported pre-manufactured steel cells are arriving daily and installation has started — a milestone in the jail project.
Waste Management Contract
Concord Township is switching to a single trash hauler, Major Waste Disposal, starting February 1. If you live there, get ready for a totally new pickup routine and probably different rates.
Vision 2050 Comprehensive Plan
The county's first comprehensive plan since roughly 1960 is nearly done — covering housing, transportation, economic development, parks and a new thoroughfare plan — with adoption expected September 29. It identifies growth areas like Painesville Township's nearly 2,000-home development and potential industrial sites.
Water and Wastewater Cybersecurity
After cyberattacks hit 30+ water systems nationwide, Lake County officials reassured residents its plants are air-gapped, can't be run remotely, and get hourly lab checks and monthly cybersecurity training. If something went wrong, staff would catch it fast.
Stadium Lease Agreement
The Lake County Captains are working on a new stadium lease and want the city to pitch in $400,000 for ballpark upgrades. This deal could dip into local tax dollars and shake up how the community-owned facility is used.