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Commissioner Vice President Ron Young	Commissioner President John R. Hamercheck	Commissioner Jerry C. Cirino

The Board of Lake County Commissioners has both quasi-legislative and quasi-administrative powers and through resolutions adopted during their regular weekly meeting, sets the administrative policy for county government. While the Commissioners have no power to initiate legislation, they do exercise powers granted to them by the Ohio General Assembly through state law.

The Commissioners are responsible for the appropriations of the county tax revenues through the adoption of the annual county budget. The County operates on a January 1 through December 31 fiscal year and must adopt the final budget no later than April 1 of each year. The budget includes appropriations for the numerous county offices, including those offices headed by other elected officials. The Commissioners have the power to levy taxes and to approve the placement of tax levies and bond issues on the ballot for consideration by county voters. The Commissioners also administer all federal grant monies.

The Commissioners hold title to all county owned property and are responsible for the upkeep. By law, they must provide office space for all county offices. They must build the facilities necessary to house various offices such as the Courtrooms, the Jail, Engineer's facilities and parking. The Commissioners award all contracts for purchase and construction projects.

2019 General Fund Budget

2019 Outside the General Fund Budget

Beginning, Friday, September 20, 2019, the Lake County Commissioner's Office has moved to the new Administration Center located adjacent to the Painesville United Methodist Church. The address is 105 Main Street, 5th Floor, Suite 513, Painesville, Ohio 44077. For more information please call 440-350-2745.

Boards & Commissions Expiring in 2019

Boards & Commissions Expiring in 2020

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2020 Holidays for Which County Offices Are Closed

First day of January (Wednesday, January 1, 2020)
Third Monday in January (January 20), Martin Luther King Day
Third Monday in February (February 17), Presidents Day
Last Monday in May (May 25), Memorial Day
Fourth of July (Friday, July 3), Independence Day observed
First Monday in September (September 7), Labor Day
Second Monday in October (October 12), Columbus Day
Eleventh day of November (Wednesday, November 11), Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November (November 26), Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving Day (November 27)
Twenty-fifth day of December (Friday, December 25) , Christmas Day

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Commissioners Proclaim Manufacturing Month in Lake County

NewsPosts posted on October 27, 2016 15:26

During the October 27, 2016 Commissioners Meeting the Board adopted a resolution proclaiming Manufacturing Month in Lake County. The resolution was presented to representatives of the AWT Foundation. Lake County is home to numerous world renowned manufacturers which represent the economic backbone of our region, employing thousands of Lake County residents and contributing daily to the vitality of our economy and the economic health of our community. Over 670,000 Ohioans are employed in manufacturing, nearly 13 percent of Ohio’s total employment and nearly 18 percent of employment in Lake County, Ohio. Please click here to view the resolution.

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Emergency Siren Test 10/12/2016

NewsPosts posted on October 12, 2016 10:50

Please be advised there will be an audible

emergency siren test today, October 12th, 2016, at

11:00 a.m. This is only a test.

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Lake County Receives Favorable Audit for 2015

NewsPosts posted on October 06, 2016 09:46

Lake County received a favorable opinion from the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s Office continuing a record of strong performance in financial management and reporting for the County.

The Lake County Board of Commissioners received an “unmodified opinion” from the State Auditor following its annual audit of government financial conditions for 2015, the highest rating awarded to a governmental entity. The report is a testament to the County’s management of operations, practices and fiscal accountability.

For more information, contact the Lake County Board of Commissioners at 440.350.2748 or click here to see the news release it its entirety.

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Complete a Community Survey for the Assessment of Fair Housing

NewsPosts posted on September 14, 2016 12:11

Be a part of the new approach to fair housing planning. You are the key to opening doors of opportunity. Community participation is essential in the preparation of a complete Assessment of Fair Housing. A public meeting will be held on September 22, 2016 at the Holden University Center of Lake Community College, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please call 440-392-0147 if you will be attending or email [email protected]. The inclusion of local knowledge and perspectives is essential to the AFH so please provide your input by answering this anonymous survey that can be found here. To view the entire press release please click here.

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Emergency Siren Test - 7/13/2016

NewsPosts posted on July 12, 2016 15:41

Please be advised there will be an audible emergency siren test tomorrow, July 13th, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. This is only a test.

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Phone Number 350-2979 Is Currently Not Operational

NewsPosts posted on July 05, 2016 09:54

We have been notified by the Telecommunications Department that the “350” prefix ( ie: 350-2979) is currently down and being worked on.

The “918” (ie: 918-2979) prefix is in working order and can be used the same as the 350. We are working to remedy this issue as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Commissioners Proclaim June 2016 Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

NewsPosts posted on June 23, 2016 15:28

The Lake County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring June 2016 Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in Lake County, Ohio. Ms. Megan Lundblad and Ms. Seana Dailey from the Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter were in attendance to accept the resolution. Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia are the 6th leading cause of death in the country and it cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed down. This is an effort to increase awareness, address this epidemic and support and honor the family members and caregivers struggling with the disease every day.

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Utilities Department Earns Phase 3 Award

NewsPosts posted on June 23, 2016 15:20

During the June 23, 2016 Commissioners Meeting, the Lake County Utilities Department was congratulated on receiving the Director's Phase 3 Award from the "Partnership for Safe Water" for both water treatment plants.

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The Commissioners Meet Service Dog Atticus

NewsPosts posted on June 16, 2016 14:30

During the June 16, 2016 Commissioners Meeting, Judge Colleen Falkowski and handler Magistrate Marie Umholtz introduced 2-year old yellow lab Atticus to the public. Judge Falkowski thanked the Commissioners for their support of the service dog. Atticus will be utilized in all the Common Pleas courts as necessary to help calm people down who are going through stressful situations.