Community Partners Capital Area Humane Society Humane Society, a non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1883, provides programs and services for animals and people in Central Ohio. Franklin County Agriculture Society/Fair Franklin Park Conservatory Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a premier botanical landmark and cultural attraction featuring exceptional plant collections and gardens, seasonal art- and nature-based exhibitions, and a dynamic array of educational opportunities and special events for visitors of all ages. Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) serves Franklin County and neighboring areas with solutions for solid waste Agency Links Economic Development & Planning Fleet Management Public Facilities Management Sanitary Engineering Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District Metro Parks News Apr 30, 2025 COMMISSIONERS' ANNUAL STATE OF THE COUNTY REPORT HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS AND FUTURE PRIORITIES FOR A STRONGER COMMUNITY Apr 24, 2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY REMAINS STRONG, COMMISSIONERS’ ANNUAL REPORT DETAILS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PRIORITIES Apr 22, 2024 City-County Local Food Board Shares Local Food Action Plan Annual Report Feb 16, 2024 COMMISSIONERS’ STATEMENT ON MEADE TRIAL OUTCOME Jan 03, 2024 COMMISSIONER BOYCE ELECTED BOARD PRESIDENT FOR 2024 Dec 12, 2023 COMMISSIONERS PASS BALANCED, PROGRESSIVE BUDGET FOR 2024 Nov 16, 2023 COMMISSIONERS KICK-OFF 2024 BUDGET HEARINGS Nov 07, 2023 COMMISSIONERS INVEST IN URBAN COMMUNITY FARM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MID-OHIO FOOD COLLECTIVE & NBC4 Oct 10, 2023 COMMISSIONERS' STATEMENT ON THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ISRAEL Apr 26, 2023 STATE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY REMAINS STRONG, COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT DETAILS 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Apr 17, 2023 CITY, COUNTY SHARE LOCAL FOOD ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT Dec 13, 2022 COMMISSIONERS APPROVE A MORE-THAN $2 BILLION BUDGET FOR 2023 Nov 14, 2022 COMMISSIONERS BEGIN 2023 BUDGET HEARINGS Jun 23, 2022 COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE NEARLY $3.5 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES Apr 13, 2022 STATE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY REMAINS STRONG--Commissioners Release Annual Report Apr 04, 2022 COMMISSIONERS KICK OFF NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH Jan 06, 2022 COUNTY WATER, SEWER RATES TO REMAIN STEADY FOR 2022 Dec 14, 2021 COMMISSIONERS PASS BALANCED 2022 BUDGET Jun 01, 2021 REBUILDING FRANKLIN COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE Apr 21, 2021 COMMISSIONERS RELEASE ANNUAL STATE OF THE COUNTY RPT, DECLARING THAT FRANKLIN COUNTY REMAINS STRONG Apr 05, 2021 FRANKLIN COUNTY OFFICIALS RECEIVE DIVERSITY AWARDS Apr 09, 2019 Commissioners' State of the County Report Showcases How Franklin County Serves Every Resident Every Day Dec 18, 2018 Commissioners Approve Forward-Focused 2019 Budget Dec 12, 2018 Dog Shelter to Host Community Open House on December 20 Sep 05, 2018 Commissioners, Coroner Break Ground on New Forensic Science Center Jun 29, 2018 Commissioners, MORPC Release Franklin County Energy Study Apr 24, 2018 Commissioners Release 2018 State of the County Report Apr 13, 2018 Green Corps Program Helping to Grow County Workforce Dec 19, 2017 Commissioners Approve 2018 Budget, Emphasizing Stability and Growth Oct 26, 2017 Commissioners encourage residents to get rid of unused medications Jul 31, 2017 Franklin County Receives National Recognition for Solar Energy Efforts Jul 20, 2017 National Association of Counties Kicks Off Annual Conference in Franklin County Jun 13, 2017 Commissioners Recommit to Protecting the Environment May 09, 2017 Commissioners Release 2017 State of the County Report, Unveil New Website May 04, 2017 Commissioners to Host New American Forum Apr 14, 2017 Commissioners Again Teaming Up with Goodwill, Clippers for Earth Day E-Waste Collection Sep 29, 2016 Commissioners' Energy Works Program to Provide Loans for Energy Efficiency Upgrades Jun 30, 2016 Nitrate Advisory for Parts of Western Franklin County Apr 12, 2016 State of the County Report Highlights Progress, Challenges Facing County Leadership Apr 06, 2016 Commissioners Again Teaming Up with Goodwill, Clippers for E-Waste Collection on April 23 Mar 10, 2016 Commissioners Fund First Energy Efficiency Project, Loan Leveraged to Boost Development, Sustainability Mar 08, 2016 Commissioners’ New Electricity Contract to Provide 100% Renewable Energy and Savings Jan 20, 2016 Land Swap between County, SWCS eases way for new elementary Nov 05, 2015 County Partnership Strengthens Government Transparency, Access to Records Aug 24, 2015 Commissioners Support Local Business Diverting Construction Waste from Landfills Jun 02, 2015 Franklin County Commissioners Support The Birds And The Bees Apr 30, 2015 Commissioners Release First-Ever Franklin County 'State of the County' Report Apr 27, 2015 E-Waste Collection Drive Diverts 18 tons of Electronics from Landfill Apr 22, 2015 Franklin County Celebrates Earth Day Every Day Mar 19, 2015 Commissioners Again Teaming Up with Goodwill, Clippers for E-Waste Collection on April 25 Nov 24, 2014 Franklin County and Columbus Partnering to Create Food Action Plan Nov 06, 2014 Commissioners Receive Report on Water, Sewer Operations Oct 22, 2014 BOIL ALERT CONTINUED for nearly 200 Homes in Southwest Franklin County Sep 02, 2014 Commissioner Brown to Chair MORPC’s new Sustainability Advisory Committee Aug 21, 2014 Commissioners, Sheriff, Goodwill Columbus Expand Recycling Efforts at County Jails Apr 22, 2014 Commissioners, Sheriff Break Ground on a New, Sustainable Training Facility Apr 19, 2014 Commissioners Promote Chocolate, Not Live, Animals for Easter Season Apr 14, 2014 Common Pleas Courthouse Recognized in American Institute of Architects Publication Mar 21, 2014 Green Corps Program Connects Grads to Jobs in Growing Horticulture Industry Mar 06, 2014 ADVISORY: Water Main Break on West Side to Disrupt Traffic Today Mar 06, 2014 ADVISORY: Traffic Restored on West Broad Street, Water Main Repaired Feb 28, 2014 ADVISORY: Memorial Hall to Remain Closed Today Due to Power Outage Feb 27, 2014 County Water and Sewer Customers May Be Eligible for a Break on Rates Feb 19, 2014 ADVISORY: Water Main Break on West Side to Disrupt Rush Hour Commute Nov 15, 2013 Commissioners Roll-out Zero Waste Initiative in Courthouse Cafeteria Nov 01, 2013 Commissioner Brooks Selected for President's Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience Oct 22, 2013 Commissioners Adopt Local Food Policy Oct 18, 2013 Franklin County Green Team Wins Conservation Award Sep 30, 2013 Commissioners Team Up with Goodwill, Clippers for E-Waste Collection on October 12 at Huntington Park Sep 27, 2013 Big Darby Town Center Master Plan Selected for Award of Excellence Jul 02, 2013 Commissioners Approve Water and Sewer Discount Program May 31, 2013 Commissioners Mobile App Now Available on iTunes, Google Play May 14, 2013 Hundreds of Mifflin Township Residents to get Quality Water Apr 25, 2013 Major Energy Conservation Upgrades to be Implemented at Four County Buildings Apr 22, 2013 City, County Announce Community Garden Grants Feb 14, 2013 County-City Continue Partnership to Make Community Garden Grants Available Apr 12, 2012 Franklin County Website Honored for Transparency, Open Access to Information Mar 06, 2012 Franklin County Commissioners Provide for New Season of Community Gardens Feb 22, 2012 Franklin County Achieves Final Goal in Bringing Clean Water and Safe Sewage Treatment System to Timberlake Subdivision Feb 17, 2012 Franklin County Treasurer and the Franklin County Commissioners Unveil New Land Bank to Fight Blight and Protect Property Values Dec 16, 2011 New Courthouse, Scioto Mile Receive 2nd Annual Harrison Smith Award Nov 19, 2011 Boil Alert Notice for Village of Lockbourne Lifted Nov 17, 2011 Village of Lockbourne Water to be Shut Off Nov 15, 2011 Commissioners Celebrate America Recycles Day, Host Collection Event Oct 25, 2011 New Courthouse Achieves LEED Gold Certification Oct 18, 2011 Townships Recognized for Rain Garden Outreach Sep 20, 2011 Franklin County Awarded Community Garden of the Year Jun 27, 2011 Commissioners Rollout Updated Website Highlighting Core Principles Jun 15, 2011 Franklin County Commissioners Fund GreenCorps Jobs Program Apr 25, 2011 Grants Awarded to Community Gardens in Time for Spring Planting Apr 25, 2011 Commissioners Join 2 by 2012 Bike Initiative; Encourage Employees to Bike to Work Apr 15, 2011 The Franklin County Gantz Road Community Gardens Open for the 2011 Growing Season Apr 06, 2011 Big Darby Town Center Master Plan Unveiled Feb 28, 2011 Franklin County Commissioners and City of Columbus Announce Community Gardens Grant Opportunity