SitemapState Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) Friday announced that she was chosen as the Ohio Healthy Homes Network (OHHN) Legislator of the Year. This award was presented to Rep. McNally at OHHN’s annual conference in Gahanna, Ohio. The conference united public health officials, community leaders, property owners, and health professionals in the fight against lead poisoning.
“I am honored to be named Legislator of the Year by OHHN. Having a home, one that you worked so hard for, that is safe is so important to the health and happiness of the people I serve. I will continue to advocate for lead abatement training and lead abatement programs so that every home that needs it can be served. I would love to see the end of lead poisoning in our community. I would love to see all of us living healthier and happier lives in safe, lead free homes,” said Rep. McNally.
Mahoning County has a high percentage of homes built before 1980 and could have lead paint, glass, pipes, or other traces of lead. In 2024, there were 189 Mahoning County children with confirmed elevated blood lead levels. The best way to prevent lead poisoning is to either to completely rid the home of lead or do lead abatement that will make the home non-toxic. Lead poisoning can be devastating for a child’s development. Mahoning County has a few programs that help with lead abatement. These include, but are not limited to:
Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) – Mahoning County Commissioners
Home Repairs and Maintenance – Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation
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