Blakeman Discusses Columbiana County Blight

Columbiana Mayor Bryan Blakeman talks about his goals heading into his new position as Columbiana County treasurer.

He aims to tackle delinquency throughout the county and improve technology in the treasurer’s office.

“Of that $18 million, about $9 million of it is two large companies are in disputes in lawsuits,” Blakeman said. “So if you strip that out, there’s about $8.5, $9 million in residential delinquencies.”