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Commissioners approve county entry into governmental natural-gas aggregation program over one dissent

Trumbull County Board of Commissioners · January 7, 2026
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Summary

After debate over provider solicitation and municipal opt-outs, the Trumbull County Board of Commissioners voted 2–1 to enter a governmental natural-gas aggregation program; commissioners directed staff to confirm opt-out status with several communities. Commissioner Hernandez voted No, citing lack of participation by additional providers.

The Trumbull County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution authorizing the county to enter a governmental natural-gas aggregation program, passing the measure 2–1 after a sustained discussion about procurement and municipal opt-outs.

Commissioner Rick Hernandez said he abstained from an earlier related vote and later explained his No vote at the resolution: "The only reason for my no vote is the fact that we did not have ... participation from additional providers," he said, arguing the county…

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