Lucas County Commissioners
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Lisa A. Sobecki, President; Pete Gerken, Commissioner; Anita Lopez, Commissioner
On Tuesday, we honored Dennis Cole and Vicki Schmidt, the heart and soul of Emergency Services operations in Lucas County, ahead of their retirements.
We are a better County because of the efforts of Dennis and Vicki. Thank you for your service. We wish you both a happy and healthy retirement.
We are a better County because of the efforts of Dennis and Vicki. Thank you for your service. We wish you both a happy and healthy retirement.
May 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
On Tuesday, we honored Dennis Cole and Vicki Schmidt, the heart and soul of Emergency Services operations in Lucas County, ahead of their retirements.
We are a better County because of the efforts of Dennis and Vicki. Thank you for your service. We wish you both a happy and healthy retirement.
We are a better County because of the efforts of Dennis and Vicki. Thank you for your service. We wish you both a happy and healthy retirement.
Congratulations to Commissioner Pete Gerken who was honored at the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio's 20 over 60 Awards today. The organization awarded honorees who have made a significant impact on the community and "continue to inspire us with their dedication, leadership, and passion."
April 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Congratulations to Commissioner Pete Gerken who was honored at the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio's 20 over 60 Awards today. The organization awarded honorees who have made a significant impact on the community and "continue to inspire us with their dedication, leadership, and passion."
Happy Earth Day, Lucas County! Thanks for supporting environmental protection and doing your part to keep our community beautiful.
April 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Happy Earth Day, Lucas County! Thanks for supporting environmental protection and doing your part to keep our community beautiful.
We're celebrating #NationalCountyGovernmentMonth, an annual observance to recognize the essential services counties provide to residents each day.
We're proud of our County employees for their tireless in the trenches to make Lucas County a great place to live.
We're proud of our County employees for their tireless in the trenches to make Lucas County a great place to live.
April 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're celebrating #NationalCountyGovernmentMonth, an annual observance to recognize the essential services counties provide to residents each day.
We're proud of our County employees for their tireless in the trenches to make Lucas County a great place to live.
We're proud of our County employees for their tireless in the trenches to make Lucas County a great place to live.
April 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This week, we proclaimed April 2025 as National Second Chance Month in Lucas County and honored the work of reentry advocates in our community.
Together, we can reduce victimization and recidivism and help set individuals who are released from federal and state prisons up for success in our County.
Together, we can reduce victimization and recidivism and help set individuals who are released from federal and state prisons up for success in our County.
April 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This week, we proclaimed April 2025 as National Second Chance Month in Lucas County and honored the work of reentry advocates in our community.
Together, we can reduce victimization and recidivism and help set individuals who are released from federal and state prisons up for success in our County.
Together, we can reduce victimization and recidivism and help set individuals who are released from federal and state prisons up for success in our County.
Commissioner Sobecki is in Washington D.C. with the Toledo Regional Alliance this week to meet with legislators, federal agencies, and local representatives to advocate for issues important to Lucas County through a series of sessions.
April 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Commissioner Sobecki is in Washington D.C. with the Toledo Regional Alliance this week to meet with legislators, federal agencies, and local representatives to advocate for issues important to Lucas County through a series of sessions.
Thank you, Kate Fineske for updating us on all the wonderful initiatives happening at National Museum of the Great Lakes yesterday.
We're so proud to have a national museum right here in Lucas County and we look forward to its continued growth as a jewel in our community.
We're so proud to have a national museum right here in Lucas County and we look forward to its continued growth as a jewel in our community.
March 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Thank you, Kate Fineske for updating us on all the wonderful initiatives happening at National Museum of the Great Lakes yesterday.
We're so proud to have a national museum right here in Lucas County and we look forward to its continued growth as a jewel in our community.
We're so proud to have a national museum right here in Lucas County and we look forward to its continued growth as a jewel in our community.
Today, we honored the women of Toledo Construction Tradeswomen and Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, as part of Women's History Month.
Thank you for your incredible contributions to Lucas County!
Thank you for your incredible contributions to Lucas County!
March 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Today, we honored the women of Toledo Construction Tradeswomen and Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, as part of Women's History Month.
Thank you for your incredible contributions to Lucas County!
Thank you for your incredible contributions to Lucas County!
On Tuesday, we honored Francine Lawrence and Christine Varwig as part of Women's History Month.
Francine and Chris are transformative leaders in our community who remain dedicated to education and the betterment of Lucas County.
Thank you both for your unwavering commitment to our County!
Francine and Chris are transformative leaders in our community who remain dedicated to education and the betterment of Lucas County.
Thank you both for your unwavering commitment to our County!
March 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
On Tuesday, we honored Francine Lawrence and Christine Varwig as part of Women's History Month.
Francine and Chris are transformative leaders in our community who remain dedicated to education and the betterment of Lucas County.
Thank you both for your unwavering commitment to our County!
Francine and Chris are transformative leaders in our community who remain dedicated to education and the betterment of Lucas County.
Thank you both for your unwavering commitment to our County!
On Wednesday, we proclaimed February 2025 as American Heart Month in Lucas County to help spread awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Thank you American Heart Association for your tireless work and century-long history of fighting heart disease and stroke.
February 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On Wednesday, we proclaimed February 2025 as American Heart Month in Lucas County to help spread awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Thank you American Heart Association for your tireless work and century-long history of fighting heart disease and stroke.
Yesterday, we honored the distinguished public service of Doug Marciniak, a staff attorney with the Lucas County Division of Child Support who served our county for 37 years.
Thank you for your service, Doug. We wish you a retirement filled with good health, happiness, and cherished memories.
Thank you for your service, Doug. We wish you a retirement filled with good health, happiness, and cherished memories.
February 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Yesterday, we honored the distinguished public service of Doug Marciniak, a staff attorney with the Lucas County Division of Child Support who served our county for 37 years.
Thank you for your service, Doug. We wish you a retirement filled with good health, happiness, and cherished memories.
Thank you for your service, Doug. We wish you a retirement filled with good health, happiness, and cherished memories.
Today, we inducted Bishop James Robert Alan Culp as the 20th member of the Lucas County Wall of Friends, which recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the community and have close ties to Lucas County.
Bishop Culp has spent his life fighting for fairness, justice and equality.
Bishop Culp has spent his life fighting for fairness, justice and equality.
February 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Today, we inducted Bishop James Robert Alan Culp as the 20th member of the Lucas County Wall of Friends, which recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the community and have close ties to Lucas County.
Bishop Culp has spent his life fighting for fairness, justice and equality.
Bishop Culp has spent his life fighting for fairness, justice and equality.
Thank you to all of our amazing guests who helped us kick off #BlackHistoryMonth2025 yesterday!
February 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you to all of our amazing guests who helped us kick off #BlackHistoryMonth2025 yesterday!
Today, we honored members of Lucas County JFS for earning prestigious statewide awards in 2024.
Our Division of Child Support earned the 2024 Most Improved Paternity Award from Ohio JFS and our childcare unit won Best Application Timeliness from the Ohio Children & Youth.
Our Division of Child Support earned the 2024 Most Improved Paternity Award from Ohio JFS and our childcare unit won Best Application Timeliness from the Ohio Children & Youth.
January 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today, we honored members of Lucas County JFS for earning prestigious statewide awards in 2024.
Our Division of Child Support earned the 2024 Most Improved Paternity Award from Ohio JFS and our childcare unit won Best Application Timeliness from the Ohio Children & Youth.
Our Division of Child Support earned the 2024 Most Improved Paternity Award from Ohio JFS and our childcare unit won Best Application Timeliness from the Ohio Children & Youth.
“In the end, being able to name dogs is something that brings a little piece of joy into our lives and jobs."
Read about how Lucas County Canine Care & Control staffers name the dogs they care for in The Blade 🐕🦺🐕🦺🐕🦺
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Read about how Lucas County Canine Care & Control staffers name the dogs they care for in The Blade 🐕🦺🐕🦺🐕🦺
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Naming dogs at LC4 'something that brings a little piece of joy into our lives and jobs'
Dynamite, Em, Tiger, Genius, and Elsie seem like pretty standard names for dogs. But what about Bagel, Rollatini, Multigrain, or Gorilla?
Exactly how are ...
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January 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“In the end, being able to name dogs is something that brings a little piece of joy into our lives and jobs."
Read about how Lucas County Canine Care & Control staffers name the dogs they care for in The Blade 🐕🦺🐕🦺🐕🦺
www.toledoblade.com/local/animal...
Read about how Lucas County Canine Care & Control staffers name the dogs they care for in The Blade 🐕🦺🐕🦺🐕🦺
www.toledoblade.com/local/animal...
Are you looking to expand your business in Lucas County? Our Department of Economic Development is here to help. Contact Business Engagement Specialist Josh Thurston today to hear how we can help you navigate through the process and put you on a path to sustained success.
January 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Are you looking to expand your business in Lucas County? Our Department of Economic Development is here to help. Contact Business Engagement Specialist Josh Thurston today to hear how we can help you navigate through the process and put you on a path to sustained success.
Earlier this week, we proclaimed January 2025 as Stalking Awareness Month in Lucas County.
Thank you, Rachael Gardner and YWCA of Northwest Ohio for the dedicated day-to-day work to help prevent stalking, and for all the resources you provide to victims and survivors.
Thank you, Rachael Gardner and YWCA of Northwest Ohio for the dedicated day-to-day work to help prevent stalking, and for all the resources you provide to victims and survivors.
January 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Earlier this week, we proclaimed January 2025 as Stalking Awareness Month in Lucas County.
Thank you, Rachael Gardner and YWCA of Northwest Ohio for the dedicated day-to-day work to help prevent stalking, and for all the resources you provide to victims and survivors.
Thank you, Rachael Gardner and YWCA of Northwest Ohio for the dedicated day-to-day work to help prevent stalking, and for all the resources you provide to victims and survivors.
The Board of Lucas County Commissioners voted Tuesday to join the Ohio Large Urban Counties Alliance, which will have representatives from Ohio's six biggest counties.
Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken, who spearheaded the coalition, has been named chairperson of the alliance.
Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken, who spearheaded the coalition, has been named chairperson of the alliance.
January 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Board of Lucas County Commissioners voted Tuesday to join the Ohio Large Urban Counties Alliance, which will have representatives from Ohio's six biggest counties.
Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken, who spearheaded the coalition, has been named chairperson of the alliance.
Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken, who spearheaded the coalition, has been named chairperson of the alliance.
Today, we honored the 2024 graduates of Lucas County's L.E.A.D Program.
The L.E.A.D Program (Leaders Emerging And Developing) began in 2002 with the intention of identifying and developing informal leaders from the "middle of the pack" within County departments.
The L.E.A.D Program (Leaders Emerging And Developing) began in 2002 with the intention of identifying and developing informal leaders from the "middle of the pack" within County departments.
January 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Today, we honored the 2024 graduates of Lucas County's L.E.A.D Program.
The L.E.A.D Program (Leaders Emerging And Developing) began in 2002 with the intention of identifying and developing informal leaders from the "middle of the pack" within County departments.
The L.E.A.D Program (Leaders Emerging And Developing) began in 2002 with the intention of identifying and developing informal leaders from the "middle of the pack" within County departments.