Never underestimate the power of a spotlight. After years of operating in the shadows, the Lorain County Commission is suddenly facing renewed public pressure to reform its structure – and the hosts of Today in Ohio give part of the credit to persistent local journalism.
Hosts on Friday discussed Commissioner David Moore’s desire to revisit a proposal to expand the commission from three at-large members to seven district-based commissioners, despite voters rejecting a similar measure by a wide margin just months ago.
“Well, he says it’s because people are saying on social media that they’re interested in this,” said Lisa Garvin. “So at the February 10 meeting of the Lorain County Commissioner’s Court, Commissioner David Moore says he wants to revisit a proposal to expand.”…