Mentor City Council Meeting – March 17th
Mentor City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. Mentor City Council meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on the Mentor Channel, Spectrum 1024, U-Verse 99, and on our App available for ROKU, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire. Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week.
The regular meeting will be preceded by a work session at 5:30 PM regarding development of the Bolton property. This work session is open to the public but will not be televised.
Municipal Planning Commission Meeting – March 19th
The Municipal Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. Meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on the Mentor Channel, Spectrum 1024, U-Verse 99, and on our App available for ROKU, Apple, Android, and Fire. Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week.
Parks & Rec Summer Program Guide
The 2026 Parks & Recreation Summer Program Guide will begin arriving in mailboxes this week and will be posted the city website by the end of the week. Get in on the fun and participate in hundreds of available classes and programs! Registration begins April 6th.
Yard Waste Collection Begins April 6th
The City of Mentor’s 2026 yard waste collection program will begin on April 6 and run through December 11. Each unit should weigh less than 35 lbs. Brush should not exceed three inches in diameter and must be cut into four-foot lengths and tied in bundles. Grass clippings, plants, leaves, small twigs, hedge trimmings, etc. can be contained in paper yard waste bags or rigid containers up to 32-gallon capacity with holes drilled on the side near the bottom to allow for water drainage. Leave the lid off and mark the container with YW.
Collection is limited to 12 units per week from April through the third week of October, and increases to 25 units per week the last full week of October to December.
For more information visit the Waste Removal and Recycling page.
Mentor Municipal Taxes Due April 15th
The 2025 Tax Season is upon us and the deadline for filing Mentor Municipal Tax forms or Exemption forms is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Visit the RITA website at www.ritaohio.com to file your taxes, make a payment, check your refund status, view your payment history or send RITA a secure email. They offer online access to print and download tax forms.
Hometown Heroes
Positions still remain for the 2026 Hometown Heroes banner program. Families and organizations can sponsor banners for $100.00 each to cover production costs. Deadline for participation is April 15, 2026, or until all positions are filled. Learn more at cityofmentor.com.
Garfield Statue Unveiling
Save the date and join us as we unveil a statue of James A. Garfield at the Mentor Municipal Center on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM. A short program will be followed by a free community picnic on the grounds of the Mentor Civic Amphitheater. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. All are welcome to attend this event.