Does the Board of Commissioners belong to any taxpayer-funded lobbying associations?

While the Commissioners do not directly participate in lobbying, the County does belong to the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). Both of these distinct organizations work in partnership and have a registered lobbyist for lobbying issues at the state and federal levels.

The policy development process leads to the publication of The American County Platform, which NACo uses as a guide to deliver County government's message to the Administration, Congress and the American public. The CCAO also publishes a variety of Publications.

NACo's Committees, whose members include County officials from every region of the country, are charged on an annual basis with evaluating issues and policies. The CCAO also charges a respective membership fee. For the year of 2012, Lorain County paid $6,007 for NaCo Membership and $10,392 for CCAO Membership.

The annual membership fee contributed to these two organizations is determined by population and is subject to change each year. For more information, please email Sandra Strohsack or call her at 440-329-5760.

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1. How do I find out about Board of Commissioners meetings and other special events?
2. How do I find the weekly agenda and minutes for the Board of Commissioners meetings?
3. Does the Board of Commissioners belong to any taxpayer-funded lobbying associations?
4. How can I find information about the Lorain County Sheriff's Sales?
5. Where can I find information about receiving a notary license, to become a notary public?
6. How do I request a copy of a birth certificate?
7. How do I request a copy of a death certificate?
8. How do I request a copy of a person's will?
9. Does Lorain County offer small business loans?
10. Who should I contact about financial incentives?
11. Who should I contact about applying for grants?
12. Where can I find census data for Lorain County?
13. What is the difference between the "Annual Budget" and the "Annual Appropriation"?
14. Why are there 2 budgets created each year: the "Tax Budget" and the "Annual Budget"?
15. How do I obtain Solicitations - that is, RFPs and RFQs?
16. Does the County have a Building Department?
17. Who should I contact regarding lost or found dogs?
18. How do I find dogs that are available to adopt?
19. Where can I find information about recycling?
20. Where can I find information about serving on the jury in Lorain County?
21. How do I find schedules for local transit buses?
22. How do I receive discounts on prescriptions?
23. How can I submit information to this website?
24. Why are some webpages under construction?