Students at Apollo Career Center observed a real Lima city administration meeting as Mayor Sharetta Smith and department heads discussed how local government decisions are made. The event aimed to give students a practical understanding of civic leadership and inspire future public servants.

Lima City Council held their third and final reading on an ordinance regarding the Cable Road project.

Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith fielded questions from some of the city’s youngest residents Tuesday during a visit to Freedom Elementary School.

Through the program, Mayor Smith spends time walking through different city wards, having one-on-one conversations with residents and city officials. The goal is to get an in-depth look at the concerns and priorities that matter most to residents.