Category: Summit County

County Executive and Council recognize Child Support and Immunization Awareness Months

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation to recognize Child Support Awareness Month and Immunization Awareness Month, two annual...

County limiting public access at Ohio Building on July 13

On Wednesday, July 13, public access will be limited in Summit County offices located in the Ohio Building. A majority of staff will be...

Summit County Department of Finance and Budget receives national award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Finance and Budget was once again presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government...

Summit County buildings remain open with limited services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County buildings will remain open but access to services will be limited on Friday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 5 in...

County Executive Shapiro announces the Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is announcing the Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event from July 1 to July 30 during which residents...

County Executive and Council pass critical legislation before summer recess

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 27, County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council took legislative action on several important issues before heading into the...

Summit County recognizes Juneteenth

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are proud to observe Juneteenth this year as an official federal and local holiday....

Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council recently passed a resolution declaring the month of June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month...

Summit County earns national recognition for opiate abatement, minority contractor programs

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently honored Summit County with awards for its collaborative work to abate the opioid epidemic and...

County Executive Shapiro honored with H. Peter Burg Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro received the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award from the Greater...

Summit County Celebrates Older Americans Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council declared the month of May as Older Americans Month. The resolution recognizes the contributions...

Summit County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month, affirming the role of awareness in supporting...

Summit County Kicks Off Clear the Shelter Month with Adoption Event

Summit County Animal Control will launch its annual Clear the Shelter adoption month with a kickoff party August 2 from noon to 2 p.m....

Summit County Board of Elections now located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening to be held July 15...

The Summit County Board of Elections is now operating in its new home located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. in Akron. Voters, candidates and...

County Executive Shapiro Announces “Dog Days of Summer” Adoption Promotion

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Dog Days of Summer are here and in Summit County, we are feeling the heat! But nothing cools down a hot...

Second Half 2024 Real Estate Tax Bills in the Mail — Due July 18, 2025

Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, has announced that  second half 2024 real estate tax bills will be...

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro Testifies in Opposition to HB 309 and HB 335

June 11, 2025 — Today, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro provided detailed testimony before the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee opposing House Bills...