Common Pleas Court in Lucas County, Ohio (Toledo) in the USA

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Lucas County

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Population

428,0182024

Higher than communities in Ohio

Household income

$62,2242024

Similar to communities in Ohio

Home value

$163,9002024

Similar to communities in Ohio

Unemployment

4.7%2026

Less favorable than communities in Ohio

Violent crime

7482023

Less favorable than communities in Ohio

Work from home

8.9%2024

Similar to communities in Ohio

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Capital Budget

Waterville administrator presents FY2027 five-year capital program; council to review before possible vote

Municipal administrator presented the proposed FY2027 five-year capital program and the finance committee's review. Key figures: estimated 2027 income-tax revenue $5,585,807; beginning five-year capital fund balance $3,267,366; school water-line replacement estimated at $315,000 with $154,350 expected grant funding; pre-funding surplus projected at $578,979. Council asked for additional review and may vote at a subsequent meeting.

City of Waterville — Nov 10, 2026

Council approves rezoning of recently annexed parcels to Light Industrial (M1)

Nov 10, 2026

Council approves final plat for Stonefield Village at Waterville Landing

Nov 10, 2026

Waterville council adopts ordinance to formalize solid-waste and recycling rules tied to new contractor

Nov 10, 2026

Residents submit petition to amend Waterville charter to prohibit data centers

Nov 10, 2026

Community Events

Waterville Christmas event set for Dec. 5 with tree lighting, music and family activities

Nov 10, 2026

Facilities

Board awards $325,400 boiler contract for Lucas County Shared Services building

Nov 3, 2026

Economic Development

Lucas County approves $1,000 partnership for "Songs for Justice 2026"

Nov 3, 2026

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What stands out in Lucas County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Lucas County with communities in Ohio or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2020, Lucas County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on high school graduation rate.

0th percentile · 2020 · U.S. Dept. of Education, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 10City of Waterville Ohio Live StreamNo council action required; informational item.Nov 3Board of County Commissioners Regular MeetingApproved partnership agreement for $1,000.Oct 27Board of County Commissioners Regular MeetingBoard scheduled viewing on Dec. 8 and first hearing on Feb. 2, 2027; motion approved to place items on calendar.Oct 27Board of County Commissioners Regular MeetingAppropriations and HR contracts approved

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Clerk of Courts authorized to trade in 2013 Ford Flex and buy 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee ($38,196)

Nov 3, 2026

Board approves Juvenile Court contracts: $682,290 for case management and $226,575 for truancy mediation

Nov 3, 2026

County OKs Title 20 agreements for domestic-violence services and mobile pantry

Nov 3, 2026

Board votes to enter executive session to discuss personnel, bargaining and imminent court action

Nov 3, 2026