Summit County Executive's Office

19/06/2026

Happy Juneteenth, !

On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after it was issued.

Today, Juneteenth honors the resilience and contributions of Black Americans and celebrates the freedom and progress that continue to shape our nation.

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

What happens when you bring together community leaders, nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and residents at a ballpark on a beautiful afternoon?

You get United Way of Summit & Medina's Report to the Community. County Executive Ilene Shapiro was proud to join partners from across our region today at the Akron RubberDucks stadium, 7/17 Credit Union Park to celebrate the work being done to strengthen Summit and Medina counties and recognize the people helping make that work possible.

Executive Shapiro also presented a proclamation declaring June 18, 2026, as United Way of Summit & Medina Day in Summit County. Thank you to United Way and all of the organizations, volunteers, and supporters who continue to invest in our community.

18/06/2026

Hey girl, get that bag! 💰

Do you know a high school senior, college student, or graduate student interested in a career in public finance, government, nonprofits, or law?

Tell them about the Women in Public Finance scholarships today. They could earn $2,500 or $5,000 toward their public finance education!

Applications are open until June 30. Start your application today: https://wpfc.com/scholarship

18/06/2026

Our Economic Development team stopped by Summit Federal Credit Union to commemorate their 75th anniversary banking in Summit County! This local business offers a variety of member services with a personal touch and a friendly smile.

Congratulations on 75 years in and we wish you many more! 💵🏧🏦

17/06/2026

Summit Reworks Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days have begun!

Every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. until September 24 you can visit their facility to at 1201 Graham Road in Stow to drop off items.

Not sure what counts as hazardous waste? Just visit: https://www.summitreworks.com/101/HHW

17/06/2026

Our office is proud to be participating in the Choices A Community Social Center Whole Health Fair at House Three Thirty today, connecting residents with resources that support health, wellness, and independence.

Choices is a community social center that serves adults age 50 and older, the fair brings together organizations from across the region to share information, services, and opportunities that help individuals live healthier, more connected lives. If you're attending today, be sure to stop by and learn more about the programs and services available through .

17/06/2026

For the first time ever, Summit County has received the Triple Crown Award for financial reporting from GFOA of the US & Canada! 👑👑👑

The Triple Crown consists of three annual award programs to encourage & assist state and local governments in preparing high quality financial reports. For fiscal year 2024, Summit County received all 3 awards for the Operating Budget, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).

Executive Shapiro and Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise are honored to receive this recognition for their teams' exceptional work. Summit County remains committed to strong fiscal stewardship and transparency. 💵🔢📄

Summit County’s budget and PAFR are available to view at the Executive's Department of Finance and Budget's website: https://co.summitoh.net/pages/Budget-Information.html

The ACFR is available to view on the Summit County Fiscal Office’s website at: https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/component/jdownloads/viewcategory/8-annual-comprehensive-financial-reports

16/06/2026

The work continued today. As part of Summit County's commitment to protecting older adults, Adult Protective Services hosted a second day of training for law enforcement officers and first responders. Participants explored the APS referral process, strategies for strengthening investigations, and ways agencies can work together to improve outcomes for older adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our partners who remain committed to safeguarding some of our community's most vulnerable residents.

16/06/2026

Summit County was honored to welcome a delegation of government, nonprofit, and civic leaders from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa through Global Ties Akron's U.S. State and Local Government Regional Project for Africa. 🌍

During their visit to OhioMeansJobs Summit County, participants toured the facility and met with representatives from our office to learn how county government supports public service delivery, economic development, public safety, communications, and regional collaboration. Discussions highlighted the important role local governments play in addressing community needs and working across jurisdictions to serve residents effectively.

We are grateful to Global Ties Akron for fostering these international exchanges and for the opportunity to share Summit County's work while learning from leaders from around the world.