Category: Summit County

County Executive and Council recognize North American First People’s Day

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Shapiro and County Council are observing North American First People’s Day on October 2, 2023. First People’s Day was...

Summit County Observes Stormwater Awareness Week

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Engineer Alan Brubaker are recognizing the 6th Annual Stormwater Awareness Week from October 1-7, stressing...

County Executive Shapiro Honored With Kiwanis Community Advocate Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro was honored to receive the Downtown Akron Kiwanis Community Advocate Award this morning. She received the award at...

County Executive, County Engineer Receive Urban Conservation Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Last week, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Engineer Alan Brubaker received the 2023 Urban Conservation Award from the Summit Soil...

Summit County Joins Power A Clean Future, Commits To Sustainable Practices

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council affirmed the County’s ongoing commitment to carbon reduction and sustainable practices on Monday night with...

Lessons of the Holocaust: How Hatred Turns to Violence Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Educators’ Seminar

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold a Holocaust Seminar on “Lessons of the Holocaust: How Hatred Turns to Violence.” This...

County Executive Shapiro Announces Fall In Love With Your New Pet Adoption Event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The leaves are turning, football season has begun, and we are seeing mums all over town. Sounds like it is time to...

County Observes Welcoming Week, Celebrates Immigrants And New Citizens

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are celebrating Welcoming Week and highlighting the role of immigrants, refugees, and new citizens...

2nd Annual Senior Day To Be Held At The Akron Art Museum

(Summit County, Ohio- September 2023) – Seniors are invited to a free day of art and resources at the Akron Art Museum on Tuesday,...

County Executive Shapiro Steps Up for Stand Down

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Shapiro is proud to announce a contribution of $10,000 to support the Summit County Stand Down and its mission to...

County Executive and Council observe Preparedness, Recovery Months

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Shapiro and County Council passed legislation recognizing September as Preparedness Month and Recovery Month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...

Community Leaders Highlight Work To Combat Overdoses, Encourage Treatment And Recovery

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—This morning, County Executive Ilene Shapiro joined community leaders for a panel discussion on Overdose Awareness Day to honor and remember those...

County Executive Recognizes National Senior Citizens Day and Encourages Community Engagement

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In anticipation of National Senior Citizens Day on Friday on August 21, County Executive Ilene Shapiro is encouraging residents of all ages...

Executive Shapiro announces adoption discount for “Dog Days of Summer” at Animal Control

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Dog Days of Summer are in full swing in Summit County, and so is the search for cool, loving homes for...

Summit County Animal Control receives 10,000 collars and leashes from local business

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce that Summit County Animal Control has received a generous donation of 10,000 dog collars and...

Summit County receives GFOA’s Triple Crown Award for financial reporting

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — For the first time ever, Summit County has received the Triple Crown Award for financial reporting. Summit County is one...

Summit County law enforcement and community partners renew commitment to combatting elder abuse in partnership with Adult Protective Services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Earlier today, Summit County Department of Job and Family Services’ Adult Protective Services Division hosted a signing of the Revised...