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Residents, commissioners spar over purchase and future of county Patriot Building
Summary
A resident and multiple county commissioners clashed during public comment over the county—s recent purchase of the 50,000-square-foot Patriot Building, raising questions about cost, relocation of county offices and the fate of the Oak Hill facility. Commissioners said no final decision has been made and staff are working on options.
A resident of Austintown criticized Mahoning County—s recent purchase of the Patriot Building and accused commissioners of making a politically motivated decision that would displace employees and burden taxpayers.
The resident, who gave the address 6696 New Road, Austintown, said the county paid about $2.5 million for the 50,000-square-foot property and estimated another $1.5 million in renovations, calling the sale of Oak Hill a "travesty." "We got it for 2.5," the resident said. "They said we would be in it September ... 6 to 8 months ... that's a lie." The resident also said recreating the building at today—s cost would be about $16 million.
Why it matters: The Patriot Building purchase touches county operations and facilities spending that affect employees and services located at Oak Hill and other county-owned buildings. Commissioners did not vote on…
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