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Government Watch
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Elections board, juvenile court make 2019 budget requests
The elections board is requesting a $36,108 budget boost.
Mahoning officials request budget increases
Mahoning County departments are requesting a combined $2.4 million more than they received last year.
Intersection getting $1.8M in upgrades
By JUSTIN DENNIS jdennis@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners signed off on
Commissioners make moves to improve wastewater system
Emergency project, pump station move result from flooding issues.
Township bids farewell to Police Chief Richard Tisone after 31 years.
Trustees discuss interim police chief, road levy Monday night.
Youngstown to start closing fire stations Sunday on a rotating basis
The move will end overtime at the department, the fire chief says.
A settlement allows a Youngstown employee to keep her job but at a lower salary
The city and the employee said they were satisfied with the agreement
Boardman vote on Meijer zone change scheduled for July 23
Trustees grant second 30-day continuance to Meijer developer
Youngstown hires a new coordinator of downtown events and citywide special projects
The contract was the source of a dispute between the administration and council members
Youngstown’s 2016 audit doesn’t include any noncompliance findings
The report has 11 recommendations for improving financial operations
High overtime driven by low entry-level pay, county officials say
Mahoning County spent $76.5 million on wages in 2017; $2 million of that went toward overtime.
Youngstown council concerned over new mowing program
The city is paying more per cut than when YNDC handled it.
Youngstown officials approve new smoking shelter for downtown workers
A city ordinance prohibits people from smoking within 20 feet of building entrances.