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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mentor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
SR-2 resurfacing and maintenance agreement
Council approved a successor six-city agreement with Lake County for SR-2 upkeep and consented to a fully state-funded $4.5 million resurfacing of SR-2 starting in 2028. The deal also dedicates $2 million to finally replace highway lighting.
2026 Road Programs
The city's annual asphalt ($1.3 million) and concrete ($2 million) road repair programs are set, with Mentor-on-the-Lake buying in again for better contract pricing. Work targets completion by late August and mid-October.
Street lighting assessment
Councilman Kirchner flagged numerous dark or dim streetlights from Bellflower Road to Civic Center Boulevard; the city will follow up with FirstEnergy.