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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mahoning County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Emergency Management Agency Leadership
The EMA bought Crisis Track software to assess disaster damage, and the county's hazmat team just wrapped an 80-hour technician class with hands-on drills.
Sales tax funding for Canfield and Poland township roads
The board declared it necessary to let the non-emergency sales and use tax pay for road and infrastructure repairs in Canfield and Poland townships. This channels county tax money into township-level road projects.
County-Wide Road Resurfacing Projects
County Engineer Pat Sciaretta updated the board on extensive road paving projects happening across Mahoning County, including work in Green Township, Western Reserve Road, and Glenwood Avenue. Officials discussed the importance of the county road sales tax in funding these repairs and maintaining local infrastructure.
Board of Elections Building Naming
The commissioners formally named the future Board of Elections facility after the late Joyce Kale-Pesta to honor her decades of dedicated public service and commitment to fair elections.
Public Library Strategic Planning
Residents and commissioners voiced strong concerns over plans by the library board to abandon or relocate the 21-year-old Poland Library building. Commissioners expressed frustration over the lack of public accountability and oversight for library boards.
Early Voting and Election Security Outreach
Commissioners reminded residents that early voting is underway for the November 3 election and urged voters to drop off absentee ballots securely rather than relying solely on mail delivery.