Category: Summit County

Summit County celebrates Black History Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation declaring February 2025 to be Black History Month in Summit County. Residents...

County Executive Shapiro encourages residents to find their valentines at Animal Control

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—We all know people can be a lot to handle, so it’s no surprise when you hear that someone prefers dogs over...

CITY OF AKRON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CHARGES: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TAXPAYERS

Akron, Ohio — Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, would like to remind  taxpayers that special assessment charges are certified on...

TAX BILL INCREASES IN SUMMIT COUNTY: WHAT RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW

Akron, Ohio — Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, has announced that  the first half of 2024 real estate tax bills...

FISCAL OFFICER SCALISE REMINDS DOG OWNERS TO PURCHASE NEW LICENSE BY JANUARY 31, 2025

Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, reminds dog owners that  the last day to purchase a 2025 Summit...

FIRST HALF 2024 REAL ESTATE TAX BILLS IN THE MAIL, DUE FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Akron, Ohio — Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, has announced that  the first half of 2024 real estate tax bills...

County Executive Shapiro announces ‘Wagging in a Winter Wonderland’ adoption event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Whether you’re heading out to the sledding hill or taking a wintry walk through  your neighborhood, wouldn’t it be more fun with...

County Executive highlights Recovery Friendly Workplaces, fresh start in the new year

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Shapiro urges residents looking to start both their  career path and life path with a fresh start to seek out...

FISCAL OFFICER SCALISE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF AND DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL

Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, has announced two  promotions within her office, effective January 1, 2025. Joe...

COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE VALUATION OF REAL ESTATE ACCEPTED JANUARY 1 THROUGH MARCH 31

Akron, Ohio – Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, reminds property owners that the  Board of Revision will accept complaints against the valuation...

REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF THE RECENT STORM

Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, has announced that  real estate tax relief is available to residents who...

Morty’s Munchies and Fluff & Tuff bring holiday cheer to Animal Control pups

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Two organizations brought a big dose of the holiday spirit to the pups of Summit County Animal Control this year. Morty’s Munchies...

Summit County Approves Emergency Food Aid Amid SNAP Funding Shortfall

Federal benefit gap leaves thousands of local families facing food insecurity Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council approved emergency legislation Oct. 27 authorizing...

Shapiro Addresses Federal Shutdown Impact on Summit County

County officials monitoring federally funded programs as government closure begins Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro released a statement Tuesday acknowledging the federal government shutdown and...

Summit County Launches Month-Long ‘Pup-kin Patch’ Dog Adoption Event

Summit County is making it easier to find a furry friend this fall with their "Pup-kin Patch" adoption event, slashing dog adoption fees from...

County Executive Shapiro Warns of Uptick in AI-Generated Scam Calls, Urges Caution

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro warned residents Wednesday about a dangerous new wave of AI-generated scam calls where fraudsters use voice cloning technology to...

Summit County Finance Team Wins Prestigious National Award

GFOA recognizes department's outstanding budget presentation for consecutive year The Summit County Finance and Budget Department has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award...