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Lorain Information
Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 68,652 making it Ohio's 10th largest city. Lorain is located in Northeast Ohio, on Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Black River, west of Cleveland. It was first settled in 1807 and was originally named Charleston. Ford Motor Company had a plant in the city, assembling the Ford Econoline van; the plant ceased production on December 14, 2005. The sprawling United States Steel Mills, portions recently acquired by Republic Steel, stretch for nearly 3 miles on the city's south side. These mills have operated in the city since 1898 and continue to employ thousands. The Lorain Works is one of the few integrated steel mills left in the United States.
Politics in the City of Lorain have traditionally been closely tied to that
of the local Democratic Party. However, through the years occasional Republicans
have been able to win positions. Since the late 1990's Lorain has elected all
Democrats to city council but in 2003 re-elected Republican Mayor Craig L.
Foltin. Mayor Craig Foltin is currently running for the U.S. Congress(13th
district of Ohio)
Lorain is one of the largest cities in Ohio to not have a charter. The city of
Lorain functions under a Statutory government. This provides for a Mayor-Council
form of government with, up until recently, 3 at-large seats and 9 wards.
Over 70 different nationalities live in the Lorain area. Many were originally
attracted by work in the steel mills and ship yards. One of the highlights of
the summer season is the Lorain International Festival.