Something a little different from this weekend in #MedinaCounty. I believe that we need more care and empathy in our politics. It was great to share a joyful moment with friends who share that belief. #HambleyForOhio #CareForOhio #Whattheworldneedsnow #SecretaryOfState

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County adds Brunswick and Montville projects to economic plan to pursue ODOT funds Medina County approved adding two road projects to its comprehensive economic development strategy to pursue two $500,000 Ohio Department of Transportation Transportation Improvement District grants — one serving the Brunswick industrial park and one supporting Cobblestone Crossings in Montville Township; the Montville project was presented as supporting $165 million in capital investment and about 125 jobs.

Medina County is set to boost its economy with two major road projects that promise over $165 million in investment and 125 new jobs!

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Medina County approves 10‑year TIF to redevelop Bohati site, citing reuse of a former Superfund/Brownfield parcel The county approved a 10‑year, 75% tax‑increment financing agreement for the Bohati site in Medina Township to support roughly 185 homes and about 70,000 sq ft of retail; the TIF is capped at about $3.8 million and applies only to the commercial portion of the project, commissioners said.

Medina County is set to transform a former Superfund site into a vibrant community with 185 new homes and 70,000 square feet of retail space, thanks to a groundbreaking tax-increment financing agreement!

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Veterans services reports rising assistance costs, announces planned 20,000 sq. ft. VA center Veteran Services reported increased demand and expenses in 2025 — including 444 households helped with immediate financial assistance and roughly $4.0 million in vouchers — and said a new 20,000 sq. ft. VA center is planned on the county's south side; the facility will provide many services but not imaging or x‑ray, and outreach will continue.

Medina County is stepping up for its veterans with plans for a new 20,000 sq. ft. VA center and a record $4 million in assistance for those in need.

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Medina County commissioners approve routine resolutions, amend budget and pass appointments The Board approved a package of departmental resolutions covering road work, sewer contracts, a recycling contract extension, personnel actions and budget amendments (including weekly bills of $640,908.90). Commissioners also appointed Tom Miller to an advisory council and received planning and veterans reports.

Medina County Commissioners have just approved a series of resolutions that include significant road work, budget amendments, and even a two-year recycling contract extension!

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County agency: new federal law expands SNAP and Medicaid work requirements; local staff brace for more cases Job and Family Services told the commissioners that federal HR 1 expands work requirements to ages 18–64 and will add about 300 mandatory SNAP cases locally; staff will reassess cases every six months and expect added administrative burden with no guaranteed county funding.

Big changes are coming to SNAP and Medicaid in Medina County as federal HR 1 raises work requirements to include recipients up to age 64, impacting around 300 local cases!

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Medina County faces multi‑year water and sewer rate increases to cover $50M+ capital plan A Raftelis study presented to the Medina County Board of Commissioners recommends phasing in rate increases to fund more than $50 million in water and sewer improvements, with debt‑driven 'debt fee' hikes in early years that would raise the typical combined water and sewer bill by roughly 6–7% annually over six years.

Medina County is facing multi-year water and sewer rate increases to fund over $50 million in vital infrastructure improvements, affecting household bills significantly.

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Residents urge Medina County commissioners to act on ICE cooperation resolution; commissioners say no formal motion is pending During public comment, residents urged commissioners to adopt a resolution limiting county cooperation with ICE while other speakers urged continued cooperation; commissioners and staff said no formal action will occur unless a motion is moved and seconded.

A heated debate unfolded in Medina County as residents voiced strong opinions on limiting cooperation with ICE, highlighting deep divisions over immigration policy and community values.

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Mental Health and Recovery Board reports 6,838 clients served in Oct–Dec 2025, warns of capacity challenges The Mental Health and Recovery Board told commissioners levy funds supported services for 6,838 clients in Oct–Dec 2025, described supportive housing capacity and group-home costs (about $3,300 per person per month), and flagged increased use of forensic beds at state hospitals and steady hotline/crisis engagement numbers.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board reported serving 6,838 clients in just one quarter, highlighting urgent capacity challenges and the critical role of local funding in addressing growing needs.

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Residents urge Medina County to bar ICE detention contracts; commissioners take comments, no vote Dozens of residents urged Medina County commissioners to adopt a resolution refusing contracts or cooperation with ICE/CBP and to limit use of county facilities for immigration enforcement. Speakers described fear in immigrant communities and urged transparency; one resident spoke for cooperation with ICE. Commissioners said they would consider comments and raised legal/separation-of-powers questions.

Residents of Medina County are rallying for a resolution to limit local cooperation with ICE, sparking a heated debate on community safety and immigration enforcement.

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Medina County commissioners approve annexation, sanitary projects, personnel and finance resolutions, and two county contracts The Medina County Board of Commissioners approved an annexation petition for roughly 0.8618 acres to the City of Brunswick, multiple sanitary and finance resolutions including $1,039,615.01 in weekly bills, and contracts for inmate legal services and a CentralSquare cloud migration.

Medina County commissioners have just made pivotal decisions, approving a significant annexation petition and multiple resolutions that could reshape local services and finances.

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Medina County commissioners approve routine resolutions; staff report service metrics and upcoming annexation review The Medina County Board of Commissioners approved multiple departmental resolutions covering road work, contracts, personnel changes and bills. Staff reported service metrics for Job & Family Services and MCBDD and announced a municipal annexation petition to be reviewed Feb. 3, 2026.

The Medina County Board of Commissioners just approved crucial resolutions for road work and funding, while also highlighting impressive service metrics from local agencies!

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Soil & Water District outlines education, stormwater permitting and River Sticks watershed funding Eric from the Soil & Water office described recent youth education activities with OSU Extension, progress on MS4 stormwater permitting and a Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District development fund to create a nonpoint source implementation strategy for the River Sticks watershed.

The Soil & Water District is making waves in Medina County with exciting education initiatives, crucial stormwater permitting updates, and a new strategy for restoring water quality in the River Sticks watershed.

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County engineer presents nine highway resolutions including guardrail, resurfacing and equipment purchase County Engineer Andy Conrad asked the board to approve nine highway‑related resolutions covering reconstruction force account authority, OPWC Issue 1 application authority, ODOT cooperative purchasing, guardrail and resurfacing projects, two public highway dedications, purchase of a new paver and the annual ODOT mileage certification; the board approved the package by roll call.

Medina County's roadmap for the year is set with nine strategic resolutions for road and bridge enhancements, paving the way for smoother travels ahead!

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Alsatian Heritage & Pecan Capital The week concludes with a contrast between the cultural enclave of Castroville and the Pecan Capital of the World. Medina County, west of San Antonio, is famous for its Alsatian architecture and heritage. San Saba County, in the northern Hill Country, is a land of rivers, parks, and pecan orchards. One is defined by its European roots and proximity to the city; the other by its parks and agricultural fame. Both are charming, historic, and fiercely proud of their titles.

From Little Alsace to the Pecan Capital. Medina & San Saba Counties show the flavor of Texas.
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Votes at a glance: Medina County commissioners approve multiple year‑end resolutions including temporary budget and infrastructure items The board approved a package of departmental resolutions — including 16 finance items that set a temporary budget, a cybersecurity grant, cash transfers and capital allocations — plus multiple infrastructure and personnel resolutions in a single vote package.

Medina County commissioners wrapped up the year with a crucial meeting, approving a comprehensive package of resolutions that tackles budget adjustments, infrastructure upgrades, and personnel changes.

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Commissioners push for legal review after proposed NOACA bylaw changes could change county representation Medina County commissioners raised concerns about proposed changes to NOACA's code of regulations that could remove ratification requirements and allow counties to change designated seats, and they requested a legal opinion from the county prosecutor.

Medina County commissioners are raising alarms over proposed NOACA bylaw changes that could jeopardize county representation and sideline elected officials from key voting roles.

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Medina County commissioners approve slate of routine resolutions, grants and loans The Medina County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a package of routine and program resolutions including personnel changes, a $53,886.29 victim assistance fund, a $7,000 demographic study, contract and fee changes, and two revolving loan fund applications for local businesses.

Medina County Commissioners have just approved crucial resolutions that will impact local businesses, funding, and community services—are you ready to see how these changes will shape the future?

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Commissioners back $7,000 proposal for local demographic forecast amid doubts about state projections County leaders expressed skepticism about a state forecast projecting population decline and supported commissioning a $7,000 demographic analysis from International Strategic Analysis to produce a locally informed 25-year forecast to guide planning and the solid waste management update.

Medina County leaders are challenging state population decline projections by commissioning a $7,000 local demographic forecast to better inform their planning efforts.

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Medina County officials warn of multi‑year budget strain as child‑placement and SNAP admin costs rise County social services director told commissioners that treatment facility costs for children have surged in recent years and that federal and state shifts in SNAP administrative funding could create a roughly $1.3 million placement shortfall and an estimated $685,000 annual SNAP administrative gap beginning in fiscal year 2027.

Medina County is facing a financial crisis as skyrocketing costs for child placements and looming SNAP funding cuts threaten to leave a $1.3 million hole in next year's budget.

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Commissioners discuss $100,000 shelter request and worry pending state bill could complicate millage rollback Commissioners discussed a $100,000 request from the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority to support an emergency shelter’s operations next year and raised concerns about a pending amendment to House Bill 335 that would require budget commission approval for inside millage rollback. No funding decision was made; commissioners said timing and the L

Commissioners are facing tough choices as they discuss a $100,000 funding request for an emergency shelter while navigating looming legislative changes that could impact local budget decisions.

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Medina County commissioners approve series of change orders, fee adjustments and finance measures The Medina County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple resolutions during its meeting, including a bridge project change order, sewer and water debt charge increases, a package of 13 finance resolutions and several departmental authorizations.

Medina County commissioners have just approved a significant slate of resolutions, including crucial changes to bridge projects and increases in sewer and water fees!

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Medina County commissioners debate one-year homestead "piggyback" as schools warn of lost revenue Medina County commissioners discussed a proposed one-year expansion of the state homestead exemption to deliver property tax relief to seniors, disabled residents and veterans. School officials testified the change could reduce Wadsworth City Schools' revenue by about $555,000 and countywide relief was estimated at roughly $5.5 million; no county‐s

Medina County commissioners are weighing a proposed one-year property tax relief measure for seniors and veterans, but local schools warn it could mean a $555,000 revenue hit.

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Fair Board Celebrates Record Donations During County Fair Week Discussion highlights successful fair week with record livestock donations for the county home.

The Medina County Commissioners celebrated the success of the recent county fair, which not only brought joy to residents but also resulted in record livestock donations for the county home!

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County Meeting Begins With Pledge And Prayer Before Approving July Resolutions County officials open meeting with pledge, prayer, and approve resolutions for July.

Medina County commissioners are tackling community challenges, but will local voices be heard in the decision-making process?

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Council Approves Temporary Permit for Beer Sales at Hinkley Township Fairgrounds Council members unanimously approve a temporary permit for beer sales at the upcoming fair.

The Medina County Commissioners have approved a temporary permit for beer sales at the upcoming fair, igniting excitement among residents for this year's festivities!

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County Approves Resolutions for Road Repairs and Sanitary Projects County officials approve resolutions for road repairs, easements, and transit contracts.

Medina County is taking significant steps to enhance road safety and public transit, ensuring a more connected and reliable community for all residents.

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Brunswick City Council approves transportation collaboration with Cleveland RTA Brunswick City Council secures transit partnership with Cleveland RTA to maintain local bus service.

Medina County just secured a vital transit win by partnering with the Greater Cleveland RTA, ensuring local residents keep their crucial bus services at Laurel Square!

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County Meeting Begins With Pledge and Remembrance of Sarah Pavlovich The meeting opened with a pledge and a prayer, honoring Sarah Pavlovich.

Medina County's latest commissioners' meeting honored the legacy of Sarah Pavlovich while tackling important community issues.

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