June 25, 2026 Mahoning County Commissioners' Board Meeting

The Mahoning County Commissioners held their board meeting on June 25, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key contract approvals included agreements for hotel lodging tax audits with Caner and Associates ($10,000), expanded distribution services with Henley Graphic Communications, guardrail spraying with Grace Services ($12,900), and the Berlin Station Bridge Replacement Project with Mannequin Smith Group ($164,780). Additionally, non-emergency transportation service contract extensions were approved for multiple providers serving Medicaid-eligible clients. A change order for sidewalk improvements with Fals Construction was also approved. The board awarded a signal maintenance contract to Mainlight Electric Company for $81,200. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Board of Developmental Disabilities' request for a new tax levy to address increased Medicaid waiver reimbursement costs, which have nearly doubled their required match from $9 million to $17 million annually, causing multi-million dollar deficits. The commissioners expressed support for placing the levy on the ballot to sustain essential community services. Other topics included grant approvals funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, a body armor grant for law enforcement, and recognition of county staff and programs. The county auditor provided an update on property revaluation, noting a 24% average increase in residential property values, and discussed the impact of tax policy on local revenues. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract awards, budget discussions, and policy considerations affecting county procurement and funding.