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Topics getting the most attention in Lorain public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Martin's Run Pump Station Construction and Improvements

The city is moving forward with a major $14.5 million reconstruction of the Martin's Run Pump Station to relocate it out of a 100-year flood plain and replace aging infrastructure. Funding is provided by an Ohio EPA low-interest loan and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grant.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026

MediumWater Utilities

2027 Water System Operating License Renewal

The city has to pay the Ohio EPA yearly to keep its water system license. The Water Purification Department asked for a purchase order of up to $27,579.76 — and needed a 24-hour-rule waiver just to get it on the agenda.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026