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Lorain at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 2 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 2
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Finance Committee report — 3rd Quarter Budget Review
Approved 9–0City Council Regular MeetingOct 19Ordinance 155-26 — zoning code amendments
Approved 9–0City Council Regular MeetingOct 19Ordinance 156-26 — Utilities Then and Now invoices
Approved 9–0City Council Regular MeetingOct 19Ordinance 157-26 — 2026 appropriation
Approved 9–0City Council Regular MeetingOct 19
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- NOV2City Council Regular Meeting
Lorain Council to Take Up Fire Truck Purchase, St. Joes Grant Support and New Latin Music Honor
- OCT28Board of Control
Board of Control to weigh $14.5M pump station contract and IT spending requests
- OCT26City Council Committee Meeting
Lorain City Council Committee Meeting Preview for October 26, 2026
- OCT21Civil Service CommissionTranscribedVideo
Lorain Civil Service approves key city hires and job description updates
- OCT21Board of Control
Lorain Board of Control scheduled to review IT, police, and infrastructure contracts
- OCT19City Council Regular MeetingTranscribedVideo
Lorain council backs Habitat housing push, hears $1.7M veterans plan — and e-bike complaints pile up
Frequently asked about Lorain
When does Lorain City Council meet?
Regular Lorain City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Avenue. Council recesses in August.
Where can I watch or read Lorain meeting agendas and minutes?
Agendas, minutes and on-demand video for Lorain public meetings are published through the city's AgendaQuick portal (public.destinyhosted.com). OpenOhio also publishes searchable transcripts for each meeting.
How can I comment at a Lorain public meeting?
Residents may address Council during public comment at its meetings. Contact the Clerk of Council through Lorain City Hall at 200 W. Erie Avenue for agenda questions or to request advance notice of agendas.
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