Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Economic Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commissioners reappoint Marty Loney to Western Reserve Port Authority
Summary
The board reappointed Marty Loney to a four-year term on the Western Reserve Port Authority, citing more than a decade of redevelopment work and the authority's execution of over $45 million in capital projects.
The Mahoning County Board of Commissioners approved the reappointment of Marty Loney to the Western Reserve Port Authority for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Several commissioners and attendees praised Loney's leadership and recounted his tenure with the authority since 2014. A longtime board supporter summarized Loney's record, noting his role in steering ARPA-funded projects and commercial redevelopment, including work on the former Harshman Building in downtown Youngstown and environmental studies tied to the former RG Steel site. The supporter said the port authority is "executing over $45,000,000 in capital improvement projects at no cost to the local taxpayers." The board moved, seconded and approved the reappointment by roll call.
The motion carries Loney's continued role as chairman of the Port Authority board; commissioners emphasized his institutional knowledge and stewardship of regional redevelopment efforts. There were no recorded objections in the meeting transcript.
