STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Mentor City Manager Kenneth J. Filipiak delivered the 2026 State of the City address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Mentor Schools Paradigm. He reviewed what was accomplished in 2025 as well as what’s in store for Mentor over the next year and beyond. For questions, or additional information, contact the Public Information Office at [email protected].
Watch it now: https://cityofmentor.com/2026-state-of-the-city/
MENTOR ROCKS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The City of Mentor is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2026 Mentor Rocks summer concert series. This year’s featured national recording artists include platinum recording artist Phillip Phillips, multi-platinum rock icons Night Ranger, and a rising country artist who will be announced at a later date. Learn more at https://mentorrocks.info/
MENTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – March 2, 2026 *CANCELLED*
Per Council President Dowling, due to lack of legislative items to discuss, the Mentor Council March 03, 2026 Regular Meeting is hereby cancelled. The next Regular Meeting of Council is March 17, 2026. Learn more about City Council at https://cityofmentor.com/departments/city-council/.
BUCKEYE TRAIL PRESENTATION
Join us at Wildwood Cultural Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7 PM to learn more about the history and future of the Buckeye Trail and Buckeye Trail highlighting recent updates to the Trail in Buckeye Trail Town Mentor.
LAKESHORE BLVD BRIDGE DECK PROJECT TO BEGIN MARCH 2
The Ohio Department of Transportation has advised that repairs on the State Route 283 (Lakeshore Blvd) bridge will begin the first week of March 2026. Lane closures on SR-283 and SR-44 can be expected, and two-way traffic will be maintained. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
HOMETOWN HEROES
Registration is well underway for the 2026 Hometown Heroes banner project. 40 of the 79 positions have already sold so if you wish to participate, now is the time to get your application and payment in to the Public Information Office. Learn more at https://cityofmentor.com/2026-hometown-heroes-banner-program/