Category: Summit County

Summit County supports Small Business Saturday

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In recognition of Summit County’s vibrant small business community, County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation on Monday declaring November...

Akron-Peninsula Road Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Road to Reopen on November 24, 2021

Peninsula, OH – Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Engineer Alan Brubaker, PE, PS, and Peninsula Mayor Dan Schneider are pleased to announce...

Summit County Animal Control open for adoptions, public interaction

Effective immediately, Summit County Animal Control is open for adoptions and public interaction. Please call 330-643-2845 to schedule an adoption or redemption appointment. Individuals interested in...

Summit County Animal Control temporarily suspending adoptions, public interaction

Effective immediately, Summit County Animal Control has temporarily suspended adoptions and public interaction due to staff illness. Individuals who have an adoption appointment scheduled for...

Summit County Animal Control now accepting volunteer applications

Beginning Friday, November 5, Summit County Animal Control will begin accepting applications for its new volunteer program. All individuals must apply for a volunteer...

County provides development funds for Grace House, I Promise Housing

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, October 26, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation authorizing $600,000 in federal HOME funds for Grace...

Statement from the Summit County Nonpartisan Fair Districting Commission on passing new County Council district boundaries

“The commission believes the new Summit County Council district boundaries are fair, adhere with the principles of the county charter, and abide by state...

Summit County Animal Control to hold National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month event

Beginning Monday, October 18, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is sponsoring a National Adopt a Shelter Dog adoption event at Summit County Animal Control,...

Summit County recognizes Stormwater Awareness Week

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Engineer Alan Brubaker are asking residents to join them in recognizing Stormwater Awareness during the week...

Nonpartisan Independent Council Fair Districting Commission unveils proposed Summit County Council districts

AKRON – The Nonpartisan Independent Council Fair Districting Commission has released a proposed map redrawing Summit County Council districts. The commission is seeking public input on the proposed map, which can...

Sheriff Fatheree bringing national Faith & Blue initiative to Summit County

AKRON – Sheriff Fatheree is excited to announce that the Summit County Sheriff’s Office will host the county’s first ever Faith & Blue weekend....

County Executive and Council recognize First People’s Day, Breast Cancer Awareness

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, September 20, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation recognizing North American First People’s Day, celebrated on...

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...

Summit County Executive, Prosecutor, Sheriff host Outsmart the Scam event

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, Sheriff Kandy Fatheree, and County Councilwoman Bethany McKenney, are holding an “Outsmart the Scam Workshop” on...