Commissioners' Public Appearances and Involvement

Office on Aging Extends Home Repair Contracts for Older Residents

Published on October 06, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved one-year contract extensions with 11 vendors for minor home repair services on October 6, 2026, up to $2.8 million combined. The services are part of Franklin County Senior Options, run by the Office on Aging and funded by the Senior Services Levy.

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Stormwater Week Spotlights Heavier Rains and a Renamed District

Published on October 06, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners recognized Stormwater Awareness Week on October 6, 2026, with the newly renamed Franklin County Conservation District. Rainfall is running about 10 inches above average this year. The Board also awarded a $1,936,722 contract to improve drainage along Krebs Ditch on Kropp Road in Pleasant Township.

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Prosecutor's Digital Evidence System Extended for Four More Years

Published on September 29, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,859,508.72 extension and upgrade of the Prosecutor's Office digital evidence system with Axon Enterprise, Inc. on September 29, 2026. The system stores and manages digital evidence for felony cases, including body camera footage from local law enforcement agencies, for four more years.

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Board Approves Area Two of Mando Ditch Drainage Project in Brown Towns

Published on September 22, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Res. 0623-26 on September 22, 2026, ordering drainage improvements to Area Two of the Mando Ditch watershed in Brown Township and dismissing Areas One, Three and Four. The Area Two work is estimated at about $377,000. Affected owners can pay assessments over 15 years with no interest.

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County Extends $5.8M in Grants to 42 Nonprofits

Published on July 28, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved three resolutions on July 28, 2026 (Res. 0527-26, 0528-26, 0529-26), extending nearly $5.8 million in Community Partnerships grants to 42 nonprofits serving residents through workforce development, youth mentoring, and health programs.

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Strong Sales Tax Can't Offset Healthcare Costs in 2027 Budget

Published on June 30, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 455-26 on June 30, 2026, approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Budget. Sales tax revenue is tracking ahead of estimates at the six-month mark, but projected 13% healthcare cost increases and 3-4% wage growth outpace revenue projections. County agencies have been asked to reduce 2027 budget requests by 2.5%.

Tagged as: , Budget & Finance, County News, Economic Development

Franklin County Approves $1M for November Election Preparation

Published on June 16, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions at the June 16, 2026 General Session totaling $1.05 million in election investments. Funds cover poll worker pay for the November general election, a training center lease extension, and Whitehall special election costs, plus 25 refurbished ballot scanners.

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County Adds $100K for Housing in Mental Health Court Program

Published on June 16, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 395-26 on June 16, 2026, increasing funding for the RISE Mental Health Court Docket from $175,000 to $275,000. The additional $100,000 is directed specifically toward expanding housing services for program participants in the Court of Common Pleas.

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Probate Court to Update Case Search for ADA Compliance by 2027

Published on June 16, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 396-26 on June 16, 2026, authorizing a $35,100 contract with MAPSYS to update the Probate Court's public-facing online case and marriage search pages to meet new federal ADA standards. Updates are targeted for completion ahead of the April 2027 federal deadline.

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County Extends Legal Aid for Residents in Guardianship Cases

Published on June 16, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 397-26 on June 16, 2026, extending and expanding a contract with Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio to $220,000 through June 2028. The agreement supports legal assistance and self-guided tools for unrepresented parties in adult guardianship cases at Probate Court, aligned with Rise Together Blueprint Goal 9.

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Prosecutor Favor Releases First Annual Report in Office History

Published on June 16, 2026

Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor presented the office's first-ever annual report at the June 16, 2026 General Session, covering 2025 case data, community engagement, and operations across all divisions. The report is available on the Prosecutor's Office website under the "What We Do" tab.

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County Approves $155,587 to Expand Incarcerated Parents Program

Published on April 28, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners expands the Children of Incarcerated Parents Initiative from one courtroom to seven at the April 28, 2026 General Session. Funded through a federal Second Chance Act grant, the expansion adds a full-time case manager to support families affected by parental incarceration.

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6th Racial Equity Council Cohort Welcomed

Published on April 28, 2026

The Board of Commissioners welcomed the sixth Racial Equity Council cohort at the April 28 General Session. Commissioner Boyce challenged members to carry equity work beyond their departments and into their communities, calling it real leadership at a time of accelerating growth in Central Ohio.

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Easements Donated for Trail Project

Published on April 28, 2026

The Board of Commissioners donated permanent and temporary construction easements on county property in Blendon Township to the City of Columbus. The easements support construction of a portion of the Big Walnut Trail, a public trail running along Big Walnut Creek that will be open to all residents.

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County Funds 95th AKA Great Lakes Regional Conference

Published on April 21, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $265,000 grant on April 21 for the 95th Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Great Lakes Regional Conference, running April 23 through April 26 in Columbus and expected to draw 3,000 attendees to Franklin County.

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County Awards $5.58M Road Resurfacing Contract

Published on April 21, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $5,580,720.28 contract to The Shelly Company on April 21 for the 2026 Franklin County Resurfacing Program, selected through a competitive bidding process with a bid opening on March 31.

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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.

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Franklin County Embeds Case Manager at OSU East to Serve Older Adults

Published on April 07, 2026

The Franklin County Office on Aging placed a full-time case manager at OSU East Hospital, connecting more than 580 older adults to services in one year at no added cost to the county. The Board approved continuation of the partnership on April 7, extending the agreement through April 2027 with options to renew.

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$427K for Stonewall Columbus Programs

Published on March 31, 2026

The Board approved a $427,562 grant to Stonewall Columbus for workforce development, community programming, and the 2026 Pride March and Festival. The Out to Work program provides paid training cohorts for 25 to 40 participants. The Pride March draws more than 700,000 participants annually.

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Property Tax Mediation Program Renewed

Published on March 31, 2026

Franklin County extended five contracts totaling $616,810 to continue its property tax mediation program, the only one of its kind in Ohio. The program offers an alternative to formal Board of Revision proceedings, resolving most disputes by phone. It primarily serves lower-value complaints and senior citizens.

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$1.4M for Street-Level Property Images

Published on March 31, 2026

The Board approved a three-year, $1.4 million contract with Cyclomedia Technology to capture updated panoramic street-level images covering up to 7,955 miles of Franklin County roadways and alleyways. Photo capture begins this spring, with individual property cutouts delivered by summer. Online hosting continues through 2029.

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Office on Aging Provides Beds to Seniors

Published on March 17, 2026

The Office on Aging extended its agreement with Mack Mattress Outlet to provide mattresses and bedding, including covers and linens, to seniors in financial hardship or unsafe living conditions. The contract runs through March 2027 and will not exceed $150,000. Any Franklin County senior can call 614-525-6200 to be assessed, no prior services required.

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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.

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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.

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When Tenants Have a Lawyer, Everything Changes

Published on March 03, 2026

The Board approved $300,000 to continue Legal Aid's Tenant Advocacy Project. In 2025, the program served 1,539 clients. Without representation, 93% of tenants face high-risk displacement. With Legal Aid, that drops to 18%. More than 60% of clients identified as Black; over half had children in the home.

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