Lucas County Commissioners

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.

Thank you to all of our amazing guests who helped us kick off #BlackHistoryMonth2025 yesterday!

As part of #BlackHistoryMonth2025, we will be honoring African Americans that have made extraordinary contributions to Lucas County. Today, we honor former teacher and basketball coach Ben Williams for his decades of service to our community.

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.

“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.

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.

Our offices are closed Monday, January 20 as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay

Commissioner Lisa A. Sobecki was recently featured on the Women and what WE-DO podcast titled "Put your lipstick back on and just keep moving." Click the link below to check out the full conversation. youtube.com/watch?v=yQjGax…

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.

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

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.

Our offices are closed today as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join us on Wednesday for this important community conversation!

ATTN: Lucas County dog owners🐶 Have you licensed your dog for 2024 yet? Licensing your furry friend not only keeps you compliant with Ohio law but helps keep your dog safe should they get lost. License your pet and give yourself peace of mind today! @LucasCountyDogs

We thank the staff of Lucas County Children Services for their dedication to protect children in Lucas County as we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We urge all county residents to join us on Wednesday, April 12 for #WearBlueDay2023.

The kick-off to the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse was held at @ISTscience. Let’s celebrate, educate, and experience this once in a lifetime astronomical event. #SolarEclipse

We kicked off National County Government Month today, joining county governments across the country to showcase how counties work to achieve healthy, safe, and vibrant communities. We are excited to celebrate the importance of county government for all of April! #NCGM

April is Second Chance Month, and the time to celebrate local organizations, including @CJCCToledo and @Reentry419, for the work they do to help people who have been incarcerated get back on their feet after they're released from jail or prison. #secondchancemonth #reentry

Thank you to the @TARTA_Toledo team of Sam Melden, Susan Gettum, and Taylor Fitchpatric for attending today's meeting. TARTA is leading the way to bring access to public transportation to everyone in Lucas County and connecting people to jobs, education, and other destinations.