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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Butler County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Outside counsel for water and sewer regulation
The county is hiring specialized attorneys from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease to help navigate Ohio EPA water and sewer rules through October 2027.
Boyko retirement and re-employment
County Administrator Judi Boyko retires November 30 and is immediately rehired December 1 at the board's request — a retirement-rehire arrangement that keeps her leading county operations.
Tourism industry update
Travel Butler County reported a $1.6 billion tourism economy supporting over 16,000 jobs, offsetting about $751 in taxes per household. The MLS Next Cup soccer tournament in June 2027 will fill 50,000 hotel room nights.