Mahoning seeks loan fund to fight blight in townships, villages

The Mahoning County District Board of Health wants to establish a revolving loan fund to help townships and villages attack the blight of abandoned and condemned buildings.

At this point, the problem is financially manageable, said Matthew Stefanak, county health commissioner.

Using public nuisance and health regulations, the board of health has, since 2000, issued orders to demolish or clean up 20 abandoned structures around the county that the property owners have not obeyed.

The deteriorating structures pose public health and safety concerns, Stefanak said.

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