Category: Summit County

2020 Citizens Academy

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the criminal justice system? If so, sign up for the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office Citizens Academy....

Ohio Department of Health Classifies Summit County as Level 3 Public Emergency; Facial Coverings Now Mandatory

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Thursday, July 9, 2020, the Ohio Department of Health changed Summit County’s Public Emergency designation from Level 2 to Level 3....

Senior Citizens and Heat

No doubt about it - summer has come to Summit County. Recent heat and humidity has made the past few days pretty toasty -...

County Providing $1.4 Million for COVID-19 Mass Testing

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are sending $1.4 million in federal CARES Act funding to Summit County Public Health...

County Partners with United Way to Provide Rent and Mortgage Assistance

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 29, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council passed legislation authorizing $6.5 million in federal CARES Act, TANF...

A FREE Ride Home in Summit County

“As restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic are slowly lifted, I want to remind people to be safe and celebrate responsibly. As Summit County Prosecutor,...

Can’t Pay Property Tax Bill by the Due Date

Second half 2019 real estate taxes are due on July 17, 2020. Assistance is available to taxpayers who have been affected by the COVID-19...

Minority Contractor Capital Access Program Accepting Applications; Virtual Information Session Set for June 30

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Beginning June 22, 2020, applications will be accepted for the newly created Minority Contractor Capital Access Program (MCCAP). The application period will...

Summit County Animal Control Announces Adoptions by Appointment

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Summit County Animal Control has announced that adoptions will resume by appointment only. Residents seeking to adopt a dog or cat...

County Executive Announces 2020 Summer Youth Virtual Education Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro has announced registration is underway for a new program designed to assist county youths this summer....

Summit Metro Parks – Composting

Have you wanted to try composting, but could use a few pointers on how to do it? We've got a handy "Dos and Don'ts"...

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...