We oversee a $2.2 billion operating budget and make funding decisions that impact housing, health, justice reform, early education, and more. Our job is to make sure county government serves every resident, every day.

We help decide how county money gets spent and we oversee a lot more than most people realize. From public health and early childhood education to economic development, the jail, emergency housing, and even the dog shelter, we're involved in decisions that impact everyday life.

We also manage agencies like Job & Family Services, the Office on Aging, the office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Office of Justice Policy & Programs. If it touches families, safety, or opportunity in Franklin County, chances are we have a hand in it.

Franklin County is led by three elected Commissioners who vote together on funding and policy decisions. They’re supported by a County Administrator who manages the day-to-day operations and works with agency/department heads to carry out those plans.

We invest in public health, workforce training, small business support, crisis response, early childhood education, addiction recovery, and affordable housing. If you want to know more, we’ll show you the receipts.

Most funding decisions are made during something called General Session, where the Board of Commissioners votes on contracts, programs, and budgets.

These sessions are public and happen weekly on Tuesdays at 9 AM. You can watch online or attend in person.

City government covers things like police, trash pickup, and zoning. County government focuses on broader services that impact everyone across cities and townships—like the courts, health and human services, elections, and child support.

Start with visiting our newly redesigned FranklinCountyOhio.gov. It’s been simplified to make it easier to find the answers to your questions. You can also visit our new Franklin County One Door downtown or stop by the Franklin County Mobile Unit out at an event. We’ll point you to the right person, agency, or program. No games and no runaround.

All else fails... you know that you can ask about it at CONVOS WITH CRAWLEY.