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Resident raises concerns about council sharing of confidential emails and status of investigations

Lorain City Council · January 20, 2026
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Public commenter Erin Knapp said confidential investigatory documents were shared by a councilmember with civilians and asked for updates on investigations spanning the last two years; she expressed concern about how the council handles confidential materials and email sharing.

Erin Knapp, who signed up to speak during the public comment period, said she was concerned that confidential documents and investigatory materials she observed had been shared by "council at large Mary Springowski" with civilians "who had no business getting…

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