Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith is concerned about the recent gun violence in the city. With two homicides within the last 30 days in or near city parks, she is looking to add safety measures to all parks. "I will be asking city council for funding for both cameras and additional lighting in our parks. In 2023 and 2024 we added additional lighting in both Cook Park and Robb Park, but you will see capital expenditures for lighting and cameras in all of our parks to improve safety," said Mayor Sharetta Smith, City of Lima.

May 16, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $3.1 million in grants to support sustainable, long-term cost and energy savings. The grants are funded through the Brightening Ohio Communities Grant Program, which was announced by Governor DeWine in November. Administered by the Department of Development, the program helps pay for energy-efficient streetlights, perimeter lighting, and lighting in municipal-owned parking lots in communities that are in need of extra funding support.

The Convoy Village Council decided to provide a downtown pocket park to enhance the downtown beautification and to be used for various community events such as festivals, concerts, markets, and a place to hang out with family & friends. The venue will be called Convoy Village Square. The council also contracted to have the exposed wall of the adjacent building to be covered & painted to provide a background for the Convoy Village Square.

The City of St. Marys is looking at working with the school district to get lights for the stadium projects.