Category: Summit County

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...

County Executive supports Eviction Prevention Summit

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Thursday, April 28, 2022, County Executive Ilene Shapiro declared the week of April 25-29 Eviction Prevention Week in Summit County. County...

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...