On Wednesday, July 29 the Office of the Mayor released an Opinion Survey on the closure of the University Hospitals EMC Family Birth Center. In an effort to share our community's stance on the impending closure, the Office of the Mayor has redacted personal and contact information to share survey...
Announcements
Mayor Frank Whitfield Meets with Community to Discuss Closure of University Hospitals EMC Family Birth Center
Elyria, OH - On Wednesday, July 30 Mayor Whitfield and members of his staff joined Dr. Rima Bachuwa to have a community discussion about the announced closure of the University Hospitals EMC Family Birth Center. Nearly 60 concerned residents and University Hospitals staff congregated nearby the...
Sign Up for Wireless Emergency Notifications (WENS)
Sign up for Lorain County Alerts through the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) to receive emergency alerts and public service announcements. This free service is provided in partnership by Lorain County and your local jurisdictions; standard message rates/fees may apply. Registrants...
Elyria Mourns Loss of Family in Wake of Shooting
Elyria, Ohio - Earlier this morning City of Elyria officials learned of the death of five individuals, all family members, in their home. The situation is currently under investigation by the City of Elyria Police Department. “It is with great sadness that we share this tragic news,” said Elyria...
Free Fresh Produce & Free 100% Cotton Masks Distribution, Census & Blood Drive Happening at Elyria City Hall on Thursday, July 30
ELYRIA, OH - Thursday, July 30 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Elyria City Hall Parking Lot, We Care Elyria will be distributing fresh produce boxes and masks for Elyria residents. Fresh Produce Boxes donated from Perfect Pact, USA typically include potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, apples, and...
Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield Response To Closing Of UH Elyria Medical Center Family Birth Center
ELYRIA, OHIO, July 27, 2020 - Mayor Frank Whitfield issued the following statement today regarding the closure of University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center’s Obstetrics (OB) Department and Family Birth Center: “This afternoon, University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center President Kristi Sink...
What Happens When Community Engages
From having my wife and kids on the planning and design stages of the schools, to working with the contractors to fight for local and minority-owned businesses and laborers to be hired, to when we rallied as a community and fought for Hamilton to be built. It was humbling yesterday to visit and...
Public Involvement Requested – Downtown TLCI Phase 4 Grant Project
Downtown TLCI Phase 4 Grant Project
Saturday, July 25: Build-A-Bike
The Office of the Mayor and Elyria Bicycle Center are hosting the 2nd Build-A-Bike Saturday, a volunteer opportunity for people to safely come together and work on the donated bikes to get them ready for distribution to those in need as well as traditional sales to support parts and repair costs....
Council Meeting Notice: July 06, 2020
You are hereby notified that a Vitiual Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 06, 2020 at 7 P.M. to consider the following: Notice is hereby given that copies of the proposed TAX BUDGET (estimated unencumbered balances, estimated revenues and estimated expenditures) of the City of Elyria,...
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda: June 29, 2020
Meeting Agenda June 29, 2020 - Finance Committee
Joint Community Development & Finance Committee Meeting Agenda: June 29, 2020
Meeting Agenda June 29, 2020 - Joint Committee Community Development & Finance
Community Development Meeting Agenda: June 29, 2020
Meeting Agenda June 29, 2020 - Community Development Committee
We Care Elyria: Fresh Produce Distribution
Thanks to a wonderful donation from Ted Copeland's Perfect Pact and packaging by Grobe Fruit Farm, We Care Elyria will be distributing fresh produce to those in need. Join us at Elyria City Hall (131 Court Street) biweekly beginning Thursday, July 2 until Thursday, August 27. Fresh Produce Boxes...
Special City Council Meeting Agenda: June 24, 2020
A SPECIAL VIRTUAL COUNCIL MEETING of City Council has been called for Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 6:30 PM Click the link below for more details. Special City Council Meeting Agenda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5kxmt0pqQ
Road Closure: West Bridge Street – From Water Street to West River Road
Road Closure: Effective immediately, West Bridge Street is closed from Water Street to West River Road due to a water main break and sinkhole. Repair is located just east of the bridge. No Through Traffic will be permitted. Traffic will be detoured down Water Street to 2nd Street to West River...
Abbe Road Update
Beginning the morning of May 26, 2020: Abbe road will be closed at the intersection of Poplar Street and Abbe Rd. All residents living north of the intersection will have access to their premises from Rt. 57, and all residents living south of the intersection will have access from Cleveland...
Public Notice: City Council to Accept Written Comments from Citizens
Effective May 13, 2020 City of Elyria Council will accept written comments from the Citizens of Elyria for reading at the Elyria City Council meetings. Comments must be limited to 200 words or less and contain no profanity. Please include your full name, address and phone contact. Council meetings...
Joint Community Development & Finance Committee Meeting Agenda: May 11, 2020
Meeting Agenda May 11, 2020 - Joint Committee Community Development & Finance
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda: May 11, 2020
Meeting Agenda May 11, 2020 - Finance Committee