Rep. McNally Announces over $27,250 for City of Youngstown Litter Clean-up

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $27,250 in funding from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) for the City of Youngstown to promote litter clean-up, outreach, education, and tire amnesty as well as participation in the Keep Akron Beautiful program.

“These programs are all about making our community a better place to live and raise a family. That’s our duty as community leaders,” said Rep. McNally.

The funding awarded to the City of Youngstown is part of a more than $2 million investment from the Ohio EPA for local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout northeast Ohio, with more than $6.3 million for the entire state. The grants are intended to assist in implementing recycling, litter prevention, market development, and scrap tire recycling programs.