The Franklin County Board of Commissioners have released a free Mobile App for iPhone and Android devices that gives residents enhanced access to county government agencies from their smart phones.

The app features an adoptable dog search, county agency directory, commissioners’ news and job postings, and business service information, including open bid opportunities and surplus auction items.

The app is now available free to iPhone users via the Apple iTunes Store, and to Android users via the Google Play Store.

• News Release

From June 19-21, Franklin County will host the 2013 National Association of Counties (NACo) Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) Annual Meeting. LUCC consists of elected officials and executives from the nation's 100 largest counties, representing nearly half of the nation's population. The meeting provides county representatives the opportunity to network with peers, explore noteworthy practices, and discuss innovations and solutions.

• Registration info, and a welcome from Jack Hanna
• Save the Date postcard

Recognizing the direct link between dental health and overall health, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners is offering a countywide Dental Discount Program to provide residents and families who are not covered by dental insurance with discounts on certain dental services and procedures.

The discount -- ranging from 5% to 50% on most dental procedures including routine oral exams, unlimited cleanings, dentures, root canals and crowns -- is available to all Franklin County residents regardless of age, income or existing health coverage.

• Click here for details, including a list of participating dentists
• Download and print the brochure
• Print a poster for your office

Thanks to a partnership among the Commissioners, the City of Columbus and the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC), nearly 1,700 Franklin County youth and young adults ages 14-24 will have the opportunity to get real-world job experience to develop the skills, attitudes and commitment necessary to succeed in today’s workforce.

Whether in or out of school, you can register for this summer jobs program. Applications will open May 1, 2013.

• Click here to register
• News Release
• Flyer

Videos of the County Commissioners' General Session meetings are now online. Click on the link below to watch the most recent meeting.

• May 21, 2013 General Session