Geaugans have been aware for some time that the facilities for the various county offices have become inadequate due to the necessary growth of county government. Attendees at a May 14 meeting of the county commissioners, Chardon City officials, and Chardon Square business people heard the results of a Cleveland State University urban planning report outlining four options for dealing with the problem. The major finding of the $35,000 survey favored moving all county offices, including the courts, to the Merritt Road/Ravenwood Drive area of Claridon Township, roughly 7 miles south of the city. It has been stated that moving the courts would cost Chardon its status as county seat and require the approval of the state legislature. Chardon officials and business people are understandably concerned about the economic consequences of the proposed relocation.
 
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