Category: Summit County
Summit County
$28.5 million in housing aid distributed by County Executive and community partners since start of COVID-19 pandemic
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Since receiving a direct allocation of federal CARES Act funding in 2020, followed by an allocation of Emergency Rental Assistance funds in...
Summit County
SCPH and County Executive’s Office to host virtual COVID-19 discussion
On Wednesday, August 18 at 4:00 p.m., Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office will host a virtual COVID-19 discussion...
Summit County
SCPH and County Executive’s Office to host virtual COVID-19 discussion
On Wednesday, August 18 at 4:00 p.m., Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office will host a virtual COVID-19 discussion...
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Summit County’s Tallmadge Ave. offices without power
As of 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, Summit County’s offices located at 1040 and 1030 East Tallmadge Ave. are without power due to...
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County Executive and Council Recognize Pride Festival and Child Support Awareness
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation to recognize Child Support Awareness Month and the Akron Pride...
Summit County
Summit County Animal Control to hold Dog Days of Summer adoption event
Beginning Monday, July 19, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will sponsor the Dog Days of Summer adoption event at Summit County Animal Control, located...
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County EMA Director Named President of Local Toastmasters Club
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Emergency Management Agency Director Thomas Smoot was recently elected to serve as president of the Downtown Akron Toastmasters Club. Smoot...
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County Executive thanks Governor DeWine, legislators for broadband reconciliation
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Earlier today, Governor DeWine signed the state’s two-year budget into law. The final version of the budget did not include an amendment,...
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OAAC recommends, Executive and Council approve $2.5 million in grants for opioid addiction and recovery services
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 28, 2021, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council approved opiate litigation settlement grant recommendations, provided by the...
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Summit County recognizes Juneteenth holiday
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council have formally recognized the Juneteenth holiday. Two weeks ago, in a historic moment, the...
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County Executive targets community investment with federal funds
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Following County Council approval, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro recently made a direct investment of over $2 million in federal funds in...
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Summit County Communities Oppose Broadband Restrictions in State Budget
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In response to the growing demand for high quality, affordable and secure broadband access, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro recently began conversations...
