Lake, Geauga Commissioners Clash Over NOACA
Geauga County Commissioners’ public comment period turned contentious April 21, as Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri publicly challenged Lake County Commissioner Morris Beverage over regional planning issues.
Geauga County Commissioners’ public comment period turned contentious April 21, as Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri publicly challenged Lake County Commissioner Morris Beverage over regional planning issues. Geauga County’s participation in the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency has been a source of ongoing debate, with residents frequently voicing strong opinions about the planning agency during recent meetings. Some public comments have suggested Geauga County leave NOACA and instead partner with Lake County as an alternative. Spidalieri’s role on the NOACA board has also drawn scrutiny. Earlier this year, resident Skip Claypool sued the commissioners and the agency over bylaw changes that allowed...
