Tensions flared at Friday’s Lorain County Commissioners meeting as residents, employees, and union members pushed back on the board’s decisions. Commissioners defended their move to limit school tax collections under the Homestead Exemption and approved a 13% healthcare premium increase for county workers despite objections. The meeting also included debate over the county’s role in the proposed 6119 regional sewer project — a discussion that ended with the threat of potential legal action.
What’s happening at the county level affects everyone. From property taxes to utility costs and employee contracts, these decisions directly shape Lorain County residents’ cost of living and quality of life. It’s never been more important to pay attention to your local government: because the impacts are already showing up in your bills, your schools, and your community.