County Executive Ilene Shapiro

Official account of @SummitCountyOH Executive Ilene Shapiro (she/her). Summit County, a Place to Move Forward.

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Today, we #WearOrange to bring awareness to gun violence and honor the memory of those who lost their lives to it.

To learn more about National Gun Violence Awareness Day and efforts to create safer communities, please visit https://t.co/HmeTE4Uc5h

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The Summer Youth Employment Program is putting 264 youth aged 16-18 to work this year! 🤩

These kids will earn up to $2,400—working up to 20 hours a week for eight weeks in career fields they are interested in, including advanced manufacturing, business, marketing, and more!

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Summit County continues to be a place for investment, tourism, and educational opportunities. Congratulations to everyone involved in this expansion! 🎉

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🦒 It was a pleasure to attend the Lehner Family Foundation Giraffe Journey's groundbreaking this morning at the Akron Zoo!

This 9.25 acre project will feature ostriches, wildebeests, storks, and giraffes. The best part? Visitors will be able to feed the giraffes year-round!

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Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Each day, an average of 130 people in the United States lose their lives to preventable gun violence.

Join us in raising awareness by wearing orange June 5th. #WearOrange

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The event will take place at the Akron Urban League (440 Vernon Odom Blvd. Akron, OH 44307).

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FREE driver's license restoration and criminal record expungement services will be available at the Reentry Clinic!

Join The University of Akron School of Law students on Saturday, June 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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📷 To browse pictures of adoptable pets, visit Summit County Animal Control's Facebook or our website: https://t.co/0P1O9N7Q1O.

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🌞 Summer is here! What could make this more perfect?

Man’s best friend, of course! 🐶 To kick off summer with companionship and fun, we are announcing the “Fetch Your Summer Sidekick” adoption event.

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Now through June 30, adoption fees will be reduced to $28 (regularly $94). 🏫 Residents can call 330-643-2845 to schedule an appointment or visit the facility during business hours.

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We are grateful to Congresswoman Sykes for recognizing the importance of this permanent solution & the positive environmental impact.

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My Asst Chief of Staff Greta Johnson & Director of Sanitary Sewer Services Mike Vinay were pleased to accept a $1.09 million ceremonial check from Rep. Emilia Sykes, with Peninsula Mayor Daniel Schneider, for the Peninsula Sanitary Sewer Collection & Treatment Facilities Project.

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This project, which includes the construction of a wastewater treatment plant, will bring sanitary sewer service to the Village, protecting the Cuyahoga River and Cuyahoga Valley National Park's nearly 3 million annual visitors from harmful discharges.

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📞 Just call 330-630-7200 to schedule your appointment. For more info, please visit: https://t.co/ElJwiu7K7I

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🌎 Don't forget to include your passport on your summer packing list!

Need help renewing or applying for one? Staff from Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes office and the Summit County Clerk of Courts will be at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave. tomorrow morning to assist with the process.

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We know you are familiar with these furry faces, but have you ever wondered who keeps their tails wagging?🤔

💙It's our amazing staff and volunteers at Summit County Animal Control! They are just as loveable and keep our four-legged companions in the best care.

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While they are not up for adoption, nothing makes them happier than when one of their friends finds a fur-ever home. And with the shelter at FULL capacity, they sure could use your help.‼️

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For more information about changes to SNAP and how they affect residents and the administration of the program as a whole, please visit: https://t.co/cUn06W4SAg

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With June starting next week, we want to share an updated timeline of changes to the SNAP program due to the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Many SNAP participants who were previously exempt from work requirements have been required to work 20 hours/week and report documentation.

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If newly affected SNAP participants have failed to comply with this for the past 3 months, they will not be eligible for and will not receive benefits in June:
• until documenting they have worked 80 hours/month.
OR
• until March 2029.