Jane Digiacomo for Ashtabula City Council

09/11/2026

Where were you when you first heard that planes had hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001?

09/09/2026

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Our former Municipal Building needs some attention, and we need your help and thoughts as we apply for a competitive grant for a proposed remediation project.

This is an important step toward removing hazardous materials and preparing the building for eventual redevelopment that will help eliminate barriers that have prevented improvements to the property for decades.

Downtown Ashtabula has experienced positive momentum in recent years through public and private investment, new businesses, tourism, and community events. The former Municipal Building occupies a key location within this district, and we know its redevelopment has the potential to further strengthen the area's economic vitality and attractiveness for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.

So please help and take this survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ceZaFLwHJB

09/08/2026

🏛️ City Council meets tonight!

Work Session: 5:00 PM
Pre-Council Meeting: 6:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting: 7:00 PM

Residents are always encouraged to attend and stay informed about what is happening in our city.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!!
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09/05/2026

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The City of Ashtabula has released its updated Comprehensive Plan, which will help guide future decisions involving development, zoning, housing, transportation, parks and public investment.

The plan focuses on six primary areas:

• Invigorating Downtown
• Enhancing neighborhoods
• Improving transportation connections
• Strengthening Lake Avenue
• Economic development
• Sustainability

Some of the recommendations include encouraging downtown housing and mixed-use development, improving North Park, developing the Gulf Connector Trail, addressing sidewalks and pedestrian safety, attracting medical-related businesses, and examining future development along Lake Avenue and Prospect Road.

This is an important document because it may influence City decisions for years to come. I encourage residents, business owners and property owners to review it and share their thoughts. Adoption of the plan would establish a vision, but individual projects, zoning changes, tax incentives and expenditures would still require the appropriate public and legislative approval processes.

You can read the complete plan here:

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09/04/2026

📍 ASHTABULA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Please join us on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in City Council Chambers, 4230 Lake Avenue.

5:00 PM — Work Session
Discussion of the proposed Thriving Communities Commission

6:00 PM — Pre-Council Meeting
Administrative reports, committee reports, and review of legislation appearing on the regular meeting agenda.

7:00 PM — Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items include:

• Road deck repairs
• Brownfield remediation grant application for the former City Hall
• Resolution opposing proposed Enbridge Gas and FirstEnergy rate increases
• Emergency employment agreement for the Assistant Finance Director position
• Supplemental appropriations
• Updates to Codified Ordinance Section 131.02
• Adoption of the city’s income-tax interest and penalty policy
• First reading of the updated Comprehensive Plan
• Reappointment of Tim Dibble to the Parks and Recreation Board

There will also be an opportunity for citizen comments and community announcements.

All meetings are open to the public. If you are unable to attend, they will be streamed on the City of Ashtabula page and the city’s website.

09/02/2026

Tonight at 5:30 p.m., the Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet in Council Chambers.

We will welcome the Ashtabula Downtown Development Association for a special presentation, hear an update from our City Manager, and review the latest work of the Parks & Recreation Board.

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Council Chambers
4230 Lake Avenue

The public is always welcome. If you are unable to attend, the meeting will be aired live and available on the City of Ashtabula page.

I hope you will join us and stay informed about the work happening throughout our city.

08/31/2026

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Did you know? The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides high-quality, age-appropriate books to children aged 0-5 at no cost to the family. The program looks a little different in each state.

In Ohio, while the national Dolly Parton-sponsored program provides the structure, overhead, and publishing, the books are paid for through a partnership between the state of Ohio and Local Program Partners. The Ashtabula County Community Action Agency is the Local Program Partner for Ashtabula County and provides half the cost of each book that is mailed to program participants in the county thanks to grants, sponsorships, and donations.

Honor Dolly’s legacy by sponsoring an Imagination Library child in Ashtabula County by visiting: https://www.ohioimaginationlibrary.org/donate

When donating, be sure to direct your donation to Ashtabula County to ensure that your donation will directly benefit the children enrolled in our local program. Thank you for helping us continue Dolly's legacy one book and one child at a time.

08/26/2026

I did something new tonight. I joined Leadership Ashtabula! I’m excited about everything I’ll learn, the people I’ll meet and the opportunity to become an even better leader for our community.