Dear Water Customers: On September 11, 2024, the City of Elyria will begin inspecting the transmission pipes from the Elyria Water Pumping Plant to the Elyria Water System. As part of this inspection, one of the major transmission lines that delivers water to Elyria Residents will be shut down...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the City of Elyria the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. The award will cover the cost of three additional firefighters' salaries for the next three years, with a total benefit of nearly $850,000. The SAFER...
Please join us in thanking our raffle sponsors who have generously donated all the raffle prizes including gift cards, baskets and merchandise for our survey! Winners will be announced in September so stay tuned. The survey is still open so please continue to spread the word and share with friends...
Storm debris (tree limbs/vegetation) may be placed at the curb. City crews will be working street-by-street to pick up storm debris over the next few weeks. Alternatively, Elyria residents may drop off directly at the Barnes Compost Center on Chestnut Street, free of charge (hours below). For...
The City of Elyria has announced the date and time for Trick-or-Treat 2024: Thursday, October 31st 6-7:30 pm
Elyria Partners with Coca-Cola Consolidated to Provide 1,000 Backpacks During Back-to-School Event On August 13, 2024, Coca-Cola Consolidated will give away 1,000 backpacks, snacks and drinks to students from Elyria and surrounding communities. The event aims to prepare and excite students for the...
The City of Elyria is currently recruiting for a City Planner in our Community Development Department. The City Planner is responsible for the oversight and management of the City’s land-use, urban design, zoning, and public welfare; oversees the enforcement of land-use policies and zoning codes...
The City of Elyria has cancelled the Precautionary Boil Advisory, dated July 18, 2024. Water can now be used normally for all purposes. Due to the power outage and switch issue at the Elyria Water Plant this past Thursday, the system temporarily experienced reduced water pressure. Staff and crews...
The City of Elyria has rescinded the Water Usage Restriction Notification, dated July 18, 2024. Non-essential water use is now allowed, including: irrigation; swimming pools; washing of buildings, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, vehicles; fountains; washing clothes; etc. The Precautionary Boil...
Dear Citizens and Valued Customers, The power to Elyria’s Water Plant was restored last night, and the plant began pumping water again. You should be experiencing improved water pressure today. To help ensure a smooth transition back to normal system operation, the Precautionary Drinking Water...
PRECAUTIONARY DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER Due to an electrical issue at the water plant causing reduced pumping capacity, which could result in lower than normal distribution system pressures, we are recommending the following precautions: DO NOT DRINK...
The City of Elyria (the “City”) is introducing its first-ever Downtown Retail Pop-up Shop Program. The program calls for qualified small businesses looking to grow into brick-and-mortar stores. The program will bolster the downtown retail sector by providing selected applicants with technical...
Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda July 8th
A note from the Mayor's Office, RE: Fireworks Complaints We have received several complaints about fireworks. I have asked the Elyria Police Department to increase enforcement of the City of Elyria's fireworks ordinance. Two officers will be dedicated exclusively to fireworks calls each evening...
Due to the federal holiday, Juneteenth, City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, and Sanitation will be delayed one day. If your garbage is picked up on: Wednesday - will be picked up on Thursday. Thursday - will be picked up on Friday. Friday - will be picked up on Saturday.
Due to high temperatures and humidity, the City of Elyria is opening cooling stations at South Rec Center and East Rec Center. Both cooling stations are scheduled to be open from 1-8:00 pm, Monday through Wednesday (June 16-19). South Rec: 101 South Park Drive East Rec: 1101 Prospect Street...
STREET SWEEPING – 2024 First Round The first round of the annual City of Elyria Street Sweeping Initiative will begin on June 17, 2024. Sweeping will start in Ward 5 and progress through the rest of the City counterclockwise in the following order: Ward 3 Ward 1 Ward 7 Ward 4 Ward 2 Ward 6 Prior...
On January 10th, 2024, the Elyria Police Department (EPD) executed a search warrant at a residence on Parmely Avenue. Following this, serious allegations of police misconduct arose. I instructed City officials to gather footage from cameras worn by officers on the scene. That footage was released...
Administrative Review of Parmely Ave Incident
Late Night Basketball is back! Registration opens at 8:00 am on Saturday, June 1st. League play begins August 3rd. Register at ElyriaParks.org or in person at City Hall, Suite 103. Thank you to The Elite Shot for partnering with us and the Elyria Parks & Recreation Department to make this...