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Lorain council approves several routine measures including tax‑board appointment, cannabis revenue allocation and e‑filing ordinance

Lorain City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Council passed a slate of resolutions and ordinances: appointment to the Local Board of Tax Review, allocation of monthly cannabis tax receipts to the general fund (amended to cite Ohio Revised Code 3780.23), authorization to sell surplus property online, adoption of electronic tax filing for city income tax, a Safe Routes to School grant application, and a contract for sidewalk replacement near two schools.

At its regular meeting, the Lorain City Council approved multiple routine resolutions and ordinances covering appointments, finance and infrastructure.

Councilwoman Carter introduced and the council passed a resolution appointing members to the Local Board of Tax Review pursuant to the Lorain Codified Ordinances section 192.18 and declared an emergency for that appointment. The measure passed after the council voted to suspend the rules and move for passage.

The council approved a resolution to receive…

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