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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clermont County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Orchard Valley Lift Station upgrade
The county is moving ahead with a lift station upgrade in Miami Township, advertising for bids with a December 10 opening.
EPA meeting video transparency dispute
A Batavia Township resident says the EPA's local government advisory committee won't release a video of a September 25 meeting, leaving only a summary with gaps; she's filed a public records request with an answer expected by December 11. She also pressed Commissioner Painter on why he declined a media interview about the Zimmer landfill.
Countywide transit study
Clermont County is getting its first transit study in 12-15 years, thanks to a fully grant-funded contract with Nelson Nygaard Consulting for up to $99,991 — aiming to improve how the county serves riders.
9-1-1 Cost Allocation and Dispatch Rates
Public Safety Services Director Jessica Wiederhold reported that 911 call volume rose 6.5% in 2025 to over 120,000 incidents, with 94% of calls answered in under 10 seconds despite ongoing staffing shortages. The department is currently hiring new dispatchers and pursuing major infrastructure upgrades including radio network improvements.
Batavia Township TIF and RID Clarification
The county officially terminated the 2005 development agreements and TIF district for the undeveloped SunnyMeade residential project in Goshen Township at the request of developers and the township, removing unused tax incentive structures.
2026 Part 2 Landslides Project
The county engineer is bidding out three landslide repair projects on county roads to address slope failures.
Road Safety and Speed Limit Reduction
A resident raised concerns regarding dangerous driving conditions, high speeds, and large trucks on county roads like State Route 132 and State Route 222, requesting a public safety campaign.
Police Surveillance Cameras Protest
Residents in Milford are pushing back on Flock police surveillance cameras, saying the privacy costs outweigh the public-safety benefits. The protest signals that the debate over local surveillance isn’t going away anytime soon.
Village Dissolution Ballot Measure
A Clermont County village will ask voters whether to dissolve and fold into the surrounding township. If it passes, the township would take over local services, so the big question is whether that means lower costs or fewer services. It’s a local government shake-up worth watching if you live there.
Property Owner Petition for Road Improvements
Property owners on Deerfield Road and Parkfield Way petitioned the county for road improvements and a safety turn lane.