Congrats to our very own Andrew West-Barry for being named one of Crain's Cleveland Business's 20 in their 20s! As intelligent, compassionate, and focused as he is, his flourishing career has only just begun. We can't wait to see what he accomplishes in the future. crainscleveland.com/awards/andrew-…

The next VALID Clinic is taking place this upcoming Saturday, September 21, 2024. The VALID Clinic is made possible by Akron Law, the Akron Bar Foundation and County Executive Ilene Shapiro Ilene Shapiro.

I am so proud of our dispatch team and their commitment to public safety. These jobs require many technical skills and a highly collaborative spirit, and our team demonstrates these qualities in all that they do. Congratulations on your Gold Star Awards!

Due to unavailability of supplies, there will not be a Community Pet Food Pantry in September. If you are in need of pet food now, please visit summithumane.org/petfood or call 2-1-1 for more resources.

Happy first day of Fall! Keep an eye out for the beautiful scenic views throughout #SummitCounty over the next few months, and celebrate by taking part in Summit Metro Parks' Fall Hiking Spree! #SMPspree

Our investigators with the Medical Examiner use new techniques & technology to give closure to families searching for lost loved ones. We are proud to see Dr. Kohler and her team's innovative efforts being shared beyond #SummitCounty on InvestigateTV. investigatetv.com/2024/09/19/how…

Next Wednesday, October 2, the Akron Press Club will present Executive Ilene Shapiro's 2024 #StateoftheCounty address at the John S. Knight Center. The event will be livestreamed on facebook.com/@SummitCountyE… and is expected to start at 12:00pm. We hope you will tune in!

I had the pleasure of joining my colleagues from across Northeast Ohio to discuss economic development. From funding for site development to sewer infrastructure, #SummitCounty is proud to be a collaborator in retaining & attracting businesses and the jobs that come with them.

With #ArtsandHumanities Month beginning next week, we want to highlight the amazing art that will be featured at the #StateoftheCounty through a partnership with ArtsNow. To view a featured art piece, visit the website hosted by PeninsulaArtAcademy: tinyurl.com/bdzxf5ue

Only SIX DAYS LEFT to register to vote in the November 5 General Election! 🗳️ It's easy! Visit olvr.ohiosos.gov to register in just a couple minutes. 🤔 Not sure if you're already registered? Visit tinyurl.com/VRLookupSummit to double check!

This afternoon, I delivered my sixth State of the County Address. When we have collaborative partners dedicated to improving the lives of our residents day in and day out, our community moves forward—together. The State of #SummitCounty is indeed strong.

Shana tova! Wishing a happy and healthy new year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who attended or tuned in to the 2024 State of the County yesterday. In case you missed it, you can catch up on some of the biggest topics in the article below. ideastream.org/government-pol…

Baby Loss Awareness Week hosts a global "Wave of Light" on October 15th to continuously light candles for 24 hours and connect families across the world who have lost a child. Come light a candle at The United Way of Summit and Medina from 6pm-7pm. Dinner and candles will be

Today, we celebrate North American First People's Day! For more opportunities to learn, connect, and honor indigenous people, check out: walkportagepath.com/walk-2024

In observance of Columbus Day, #SummitCounty buildings will be closed on Monday, October 14.