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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mahoning County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
The county will advertise bids for polyaluminum chloride used to strip phosphorus from wastewater at the Meander plant — part of keeping local waterways clean.
Sanitary Engineer public operating hours
A resolution would fix the Sanitary Engineer Department's public hours at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting November 2, 2026 — the hours residents need to know when conducting water/sewer business.
County Rural Broadband Expansion
County officials highlighted the completion of rural broadband projects funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. These projects brought high-speed internet access to roughly 500 households across Jackson, Smith, Goshen, and Milton townships, with additional coverage underway in Springfield Township as the federal spending deadline approaches.
Boulder Creek Subdivision Stormwater & Drainage
A resident raised concerns regarding severe sinkholes and failing drainage infrastructure on Boulder Creek Drive, questioning whether the county or township is responsible for maintaining a recorded drainage easement pipe serving over 300 homes.