DATE: March 20, 2020

 Lake County Commissioners Meetings will be Accessible Online - Only

To comply with recent recommendations limiting public gatherings to no more than 10 people, the Lake County Commissioners Tuesday, March 24, 2020, regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. will be open to the public via electronic access while physical access will be curtailed.

The meeting will be broadcast live via https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/commissioners/Commissioners-Live-Stream a quick link to the livestream YouTube channel can be accessed by going to the homepage of the Lake County website and scrolling down to the last quick links on the right “Commissioners Live Stream”. This is a stream that is only live when meetings are in session.

The status of future meetings will be reviewed on a weekly basis and the updated schedule will be posted at www.lakecountyohio.gov/commissioners.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact our office at 440-350-2751 or [email protected].

The Board of Lake County Commissioners continues to consult with public health officials to ensure that we provide public services for our citizens and businesses.  Our goal is to maintain quality and timely services to the best of our ability during this unprecedented public health event.   In doing so, the County must also provide a safe working environment for our employees and visitors while adhering to the various local, state and federal public health protocols currently in place.  We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we balance public health and customer services in Lake County.

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Please click here to view the news release.

Lake County Commissioners Amend Operating Procedures at County Buildings

 The Board of Lake County Commissioners continues to consult with public health officials to ensure that we can provide the countless public services for our citizens and businesses at our County facilities.  Our goal is to maintain quality and timely services to the best of our ability during this unprecedented public health event.   In doing so, the County must also provide a safe working environment for our employees and visitors while adhering to the various local, state and federal public health protocols currently in place. 

Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. all County offices will adjust to an alternative service model and suspend public interface in county-owned facilities.  Offices will maintain normal operating hours with flexible staff levels, but the county buildings will not be open to the public. 

Please contact the appropriate County Court for their schedule and availability (numbers listed below).  Regarding the election, please contact the Board of Elections at 440.350.2700 for their operating hours.  Limited exceptions exist for Job and Family Services inquiries.  Please contact JFS at 440.350.4000.

A large number of county functions can be completed via email, regular mail, fax or telephone correspondence.  Examples include, but are not limited to, paying utility bills, submitting bid documents and building permit applications. 

Residents and businesses are encouraged to visit the "Elected Officials" and "County Department" tabs at the top of the County website at www.lakecountyohio.gov for more information and specific contact information.   

Please click here to read the news release in its entirety.

Pursuant to local, state and Federal public health guidance the Commissioners Meeting date scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2020, will be rescheduled to a later date.  

The status of future meetings will be reviewed on a weekly basis and the updated schedule will be posted at www.lakecountyohio.gov.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 440-350-2751 or [email protected].

Thank you,

Jennifer Bell, Clerk

Lake County Commissioner’s Office

105 Main Street, Building A, 5^th Floor, Suite 513

Painesville, Ohio  44077

[email protected]

Lake County Agencies Collaboration Wins Transportation Grant from Paradox Prize Project

The Lake County Board of Commissioners realizes that economic development is a twofold challenge. While attracting new businesses is paramount, providing an adequate workforce for the existing businesses is also a growing concern in our County.  Please click here to read the new release in its entirety. 

Laketran and Lake County grant applications to the Ohio EPA for the Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund proved to be very competitive after receiving nearly 20 percent of the total award for this round of funding.  Together, the agencies will bring $2.5 million  of funding to the region for vehicle replacements that will improve the local air quality. Please click here to view the entire news release.

Please be advised there will be an audible emergency siren test Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. This is only a test.

The Board of Lake County Commissioners, at their December 19, 2019 meeting, announced $1.5 million in funding for all 23 communities in Lake County for road infrastructure improvements. The one-time grant program may be used for any road project included on the community's road improvement plan. Please click here to read the full news release.

"Be a Santa to Senior" is a national campaign sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care that partners with area retailers, along with agencies that serve older adults, that is designated to bring cheer to lonely and needy seniors by providing gifts and companionship. This December marks the 16th year of this popular holiday campaign, and more than 6,000 gifts were delivered to local seniors over the years. To participate, holiday shoppers are invited to pick an ornament off a tree. There is a tree located in the lobby of the new Lake County Administration Center, 105 Main Street in downtown Painesville. For more information please call 440-350-2748. Commissioners Cirino, Hamercheck and Young presented a proclamation to Valerie Armstrong, Director of Operations for Home Instead Senior Care. Senior Services Coordinator Alyea Barajas was also included in the picture. 

Please click here to read the proclamation in its entirety.

The National Coalition for the Homeless and National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness have annually sponsored National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week for 9 days in November each year. Project Hope for the Homeless in Painesville Township is the only emergency shelter in Lake County and is committed to providing people experiencing homelessness with meals along with shelter, supplies and supportive services, and referrals to partnering agencies for additional services. Project Hope for the Homeless has a 90 percent success rate of guests transitioning to a positive houseing situation. We encourage all citizens to recognize that many people do not have housing and need support from citizens and private/public nonprofit service entities. Commissioners Hamercheck and Young presented Mr. John Hutchison, Grants and Communications Coordinator for Project Hope for the Homeless with a proclamation during the November 14, 2019 Commissioners Meeting.

Please click here to view the proclamation.

The Lake County Administration Center Opening Ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Areas of the building will be available for public viewing. Light refreshments will be provided.