A mayor’s court is a local-level court created in some municipalities that hears cases about traffic violations, minor misdemeanors, and other offenses that cannot result in jail time, and they only operate in Ohio and Louisiana. In Ohio, the presiding officer is a magistrate (not a judge) appointed by the mayor, or City Council.

Ohio has 297 mayor’s courts and they operate in 64 of our 88 counties. In 2016, more than 1 out of every 6 traffic tickets were issued in towns with a mayor’s court. Curious about where they are specifically? The Supreme Court of Ohio’s annual report on mayor’s court has a comprehensive list.

No.  You will appear before a magistrate (not a judge or the mayor).  

Call or email City Hall to report dead animals in the street.  The City may remove dead animals from the street or public right of way only.  Dead animals on private property will not be collected by the City.

Call City Hall, email us or use the form to report an issue or request a service.  

Streetlights are managed by First Energy.  Call 1-888-LIGHTSS, use their website or click here.  

You will need the address of the streetlight and nearest cross street or landmark either way you report it. 

No.  Please refer to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife's website for information about what to do http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/species-and-habitats/nuisance-wildlife