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Franklin County Commissioners Release 2026 State Of The County Report

Published on May 01, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners released the 2026 State of the County Report, providing a comprehensive overview of how county government is delivering results, strengthening communities, and expanding access to resources across Franklin County.

Tagged as: , Community Events & Announcements

NEWS | Franklin County Backs NWSL Team with $12M in Community Benefits

Published on April 22, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with Columbus Women's Soccer Holdings LLC to support bringing an NWSL team to Columbus. The county would commit up to $25 million over 15 years through non-tax revenues, with the ownership group required to contribute $12 million in community benefits for early childhood learning and food insecurity programs.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

$81K Grant for Black Mental Health Work

Published on April 14, 2026

The Board approved an $81,000 grant to Male Behavioral Health to fund Black Suicide Prevention Week, a Deaths of Despair Symposium, and a Black Girl Dad father-daughter dance. The programs are expected to reach approximately 5,000 Franklin County residents through workshops, vigils, and healing spaces rooted in community relationships.

Tagged as: , Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Franklin County Renews Cultural Fluency Training for County Employees

Published on April 14, 2026

The Board approved a $60,000 agreement with the Columbus Council on World Affairs for monthly cultural fluency training for county employees. Two virtual sessions per month serve up to 30 employees each. More than 1,000 county employees have completed the curriculum, which focuses on cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication.

Tagged as: , Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

BOC Celebrates Central Ohio High School Winter Sports State Champions

Published on April 14, 2026

The Board of Commissioners celebrated Central Ohio winter sports state champions at the April 14 General Session. Student athletes, coaches, and families representing wrestling, swimming, diving, and bowling programs from schools across the region were honored, joined by the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and OHSAA.

Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements

Franklin County Recognizes Second Chance Month With Focus on Reentry

Published on April 14, 2026

April is Second Chance Month. Reentry Services Coordinator Shana Sanders highlighted OJPP's work supporting residents returning from the justice system, including resource fairs that have served an average of 197 residents per event. Commissioner Boyce announced plans to connect mental health resources to returning citizens in the coming months.

Tagged as: , Public Health & Safety

Franklin County Marks Child Abuse Month

Published on April 07, 2026

Nearly 23,000 Franklin County children may have experienced abuse or neglect in 2025. Black girls were the largest group affected. The Board honored Franklin County Children Services and the Center for Healthy Families at the April 7 General Session and heard from youth advocates urging action during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Tagged as: , Health & Human Services

Five Safe Routes to School Projects OK'd

Published on March 17, 2026

The Board approved five infrastructure projects in the Blacklick Estates subdivision of Madison Township, funded through Ohio's Safe Routes to Schools program. New sidewalks, shared-use paths, and intersection improvements will help children in kindergarten through eighth grade travel safely. The projects are expected to be reimbursed at 100% by state funds.

Tagged as: , Transportation & Infrastructure

Senior Language Services Renewed

Published on March 17, 2026

The Board extended contracts with three vendors, Access 2 Interpreters, Asian American Community Services, and US Together, to continue language interpretation services for seniors through March 2027. Total obligation will not exceed $200,000. The extension ensures older adults with limited English proficiency can access county programs and care.

Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements

BOE Expands Poll Worker Training Space

Published on March 17, 2026

The Board approved up to $11.9 million to convert former retail space at the Morse Road elections facility into dedicated poll worker training rooms. The project is financed through the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, with annual payments estimated between $1.1 and $1.2 million through 2038.

Tagged as: , Elections & Voting

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Board of Commissioners News

Franklin County Commissioners Release 2026 State Of The County Report

NEWS | Franklin County Backs NWSL Team with $12M in Community Benefits

$81K Grant for Black Mental Health Work

Franklin County Renews Cultural Fluency Training for County Employees

BOC Celebrates Central Ohio High School Winter Sports State Champions

Franklin County Recognizes Second Chance Month With Focus on Reentry

Franklin County Marks Child Abuse Month

Five Safe Routes to School Projects OK'd

Senior Language Services Renewed

BOE Expands Poll Worker Training Space

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