Agency Links Office of Management & Budget Human Resources Public Affairs Purchasing Department Board of Elections News Dec 10, 2024 FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE $2.2 BILLION 2025 BUDGET, FOCUSED ON LONG-TERM GROWTH AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE Nov 14, 2024 TAP IN CENTER ASSISTS RESIDENTS WITH NON-VIOLENT MISDEMEANOR WARRANTS Apr 24, 2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY REMAINS STRONG, COMMISSIONERS’ ANNUAL REPORT DETAILS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PRIORITIES Feb 27, 2024 COMMISSIONERS GRANT $4 MILLION FOR LOCAL ARTS Feb 16, 2024 COMMISSIONERS’ STATEMENT ON MEADE TRIAL OUTCOME Jan 30, 2024 COMMISSIONERS APPROVE NEARLY $1.7 MILLION IN GRANTS TO IMPROVE EQUITY IN HEALTHCARE Jan 03, 2024 COMMISSIONER BOYCE ELECTED BOARD PRESIDENT FOR 2024 Dec 13, 2023 COMMISSIONERS RENEW HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN CHILD CARE Dec 12, 2023 COMMISSIONERS PASS BALANCED, PROGRESSIVE BUDGET FOR 2024 Nov 16, 2023 COMMISSIONERS KICK-OFF 2024 BUDGET HEARINGS Oct 31, 2023 COMMISSIONERS APPROVE NEARLY $6 MILLION IN GRANTS TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES Oct 10, 2023 COMMISSIONERS' STATEMENT ON THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ISRAEL Oct 03, 2023 COMMISSIONERS’ STATEMENT ON EQUITY NOW Sep 18, 2023 COMMISSIONERS HOST WHITE HOUSE WORKFORCE TOUR AND TOWN HALL MEETING Sep 18, 2023 COMMISSIONERS’ STATEMENT ON INDICTMENTS OF FORMER COLUMBUS ZOO LEADERSHIP Sep 11, 2023 FRANKLIN COUNTY CONTINUES TO LEAD NATIONALLY Sep 01, 2023 Franklin County Board of Commissioners Appoints New Early Learning Policy Administrators Jul 04, 2023 COMMISSIONERS' STATEMENT ON INDEPENDENCE DAY Jun 20, 2023 COMMISSIONERS ALLOCATE NEARLY $34 MILLION FOR STRUGGLING RENTERS May 23, 2023 RESTAURANT DOUBLING AS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SERVING SECOND CHANCES BY THE DOZENS May 11, 2023 COMMISSIONERS GRANT $400,000 TO SUPPORT YWCA FAMILY SHELTER May 03, 2023 COMMISSIONERS PROVIDE MORE THAN $4 MILLION IN ANNUAL FUNDING FOR THE ARTS Apr 26, 2023 STATE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY REMAINS STRONG, COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT DETAILS 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Apr 25, 2023 COMMISSIONERS APPROVE MORE THAN $15 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Dec 13, 2022 COMMISSIONERS APPROVE A MORE-THAN $2 BILLION BUDGET FOR 2023 Nov 14, 2022 COMMISSIONERS BEGIN 2023 BUDGET HEARINGS Oct 25, 2022 FRANKLIN COUNTY CONTINUES TO BENEFIT FROM HIGHEST POSSIBLE BOND RATING Sep 08, 2022 FRANKLIN COUNTY TEAM CONTINUES IN NATIONAL LEADERSHIP Sep 06, 2022 COMMISSIONERS HEADING TO WASHINGTON TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL PARTNERSHIPS Aug 31, 2022 COMMISSIONERS INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE FOR EMPLOYEES May 11, 2022 COMMISSIONERS GRANT NEARLY $1.4 MILLION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH EQUITY PARTNERS Apr 13, 2022 STATE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY REMAINS STRONG--Commissioners Release Annual Report Apr 05, 2022 NEW HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO BEGIN AT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Apr 04, 2022 COMMISSIONERS KICK OFF NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH Mar 08, 2022 $8 MILLION IN COLUMBUS – FRANKLIN COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE ACCESS Feb 28, 2022 COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE $2.7 MILLION IN GRANTS Feb 08, 2022 COUNTY TO PURCHASE BODY CAMERAS FOR SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES Jan 06, 2022 COUNTY WATER, SEWER RATES TO REMAIN STEADY FOR 2022 Dec 14, 2021 COMMISSIONERS PASS BALANCED 2022 BUDGET Oct 18, 2021 COMMISSIONERS LAUNCH AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN WEBPAGE Jun 24, 2021 FRANKLIN COUNTY BENEFITS FROM HIGHEST POSSIBLE BOND RATING Jun 08, 2021 FRANKLIN COUNTY WINS TECHNOLOGY AWARDS TWO YEARS IN A ROW 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 06, 2021 BOARD STATEMENT ON COLUMBUS ZOO ALLEGATIONS AND INVESTIGATION Apr 05, 2021 FRANKLIN COUNTY OFFICIALS RECEIVE DIVERSITY AWARDS Apr 01, 2021 BOARD STATEMENT ON COLUMBUS ZOO ALLEGATIONS AND INVESTIGATION Mar 30, 2021 COMMISSIONERS' STATEMENT ON RESIGNATIONS AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO Jan 25, 2021 RESIDENTS’ GUIDE TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BUDGET AVAILABLE ONLINE Dec 15, 2020 COMMISSIONERS PASS 2021 BUDGET, ANTICIPATING ONGOING CHALLENGES FOR THE YEAR TO COME Nov 17, 2020 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR PRESENTS 2021 BUDGET PROPOSAL Nov 10, 2020 Franklin County Business Growth and Equity Alliance Support 65 Local Small Businesses Oct 12, 2020 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPOINTS NEW DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO OVERSEE, INTEGRATE HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES May 05, 2020 COMMISSIONERS REPORT STATE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY REMAINS STRONG Apr 23, 2020 COMMISSIONERS JOIN CALL FOR PANDEMIC SUPPORT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Dec 17, 2019 COMMISSIONERS APPROVE BALANCED, FORWARD-LOOKING BUDGET FOR 2020 Dec 13, 2019 COMMISSIONERS KICK OFF 2020 BUDGET HEARINGS IN NEW HEARING ROOM Oct 16, 2019 Franklin County Continues To Lead At The National Association Of Counties Aug 23, 2019 Commissioners Announce Historic New Affordable Housing Initiative Jul 02, 2019 Commissioners Raise Minimum Wage For Employees To $15/Hour Apr 09, 2019 Commissioners' State of the County Report Showcases How Franklin County Serves Every Resident Every Day Mar 06, 2019 City and County Officials Announce Complete Count Committee and 2020 Census Action Plan Jan 24, 2019 Franklin County Wins “Healthy Worksite” Award Jan 08, 2019 Marilyn Brown Elected Board of Commissioners President for 2019 Dec 18, 2018 Commissioners Approve Forward-Focused 2019 Budget Dec 12, 2018 Dog Shelter to Host Community Open House on December 20 Nov 26, 2018 Commissioners Begin 2019 Budget Hearings Oct 25, 2018 Franklin County Selected to Receive Grants to Design, Test Innovative Criminal Justice Reforms Sep 05, 2018 Commissioners, Coroner Break Ground on New Forensic Science Center Aug 01, 2018 Commissioners Announce New Leadership For Dog Shelter Jul 24, 2018 Commissioners, Staff Named to National Leadership Roles May 10, 2018 Franklin County Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Earn Unprecedented Dual Triple-A Ratings Apr 24, 2018 Commissioners Release 2018 State of the County Report Apr 02, 2018 Commissioners Kick Off National County Government Month Mar 20, 2018 Commissioners Reaffirm Commitment to Pay Equity Feb 23, 2018 Commissioners Call on State Legislature to Expand Ohio’s Anti-Discrimination Laws Jan 23, 2018 Commissioners To Join Nationwide Opiate Lawsuit Jan 09, 2018 Commissioners Approve Paid Family Leave Dec 19, 2017 Commissioners Approve 2018 Budget, Emphasizing Stability and Growth Nov 28, 2017 2018 Recommended County Budget Puts Emphasis on Fiscal Sustainability Nov 06, 2017 Commissioners, Sheriff Break Ground on New Jail 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 May 09, 2017 Commissioners Release 2017 State of the County Report, Unveil New Website May 04, 2017 Commissioners to Host New American Forum Apr 13, 2017 Commissioners Call for Changes to Proposed State Budget Apr 05, 2017 Commissioners Kickoff National County Government Month Jan 09, 2017 O'Grady Elected President of the Board of Commissioners for 2017 Jan 03, 2017 Kevin L. Boyce, John O'Grady Commence New Terms as Commissioner Nov 29, 2016 2017 Recommended Budget to Prepare Our Community for Future Growth Jun 07, 2016 Commissioners Approve Living Wage Adjustment for County Employees Apr 12, 2016 State of the County Report Highlights Progress, Challenges Facing County Leadership Dec 15, 2015 Commissioners Pass 2016 Budget, Laying Foundation For Growth Nov 17, 2015 Recommended Budget Provides Fiscally Responsible Approach to Addressing Needs in Community Nov 05, 2015 County Partnership Strengthens Government Transparency, Access to Records May 21, 2015 Franklin County Maintains Best Possible Bond Rating Apr 30, 2015 Commissioners Release First-Ever Franklin County 'State of the County' Report Apr 01, 2015 Franklin County Celebrates National County Government Month Feb 28, 2015 Commissioners Appoint New Director for Franklin County's Dog Shelter & Adoption Center Jan 30, 2015 County Making Government Interactions Easy for Builders, Developers, Residents Jan 28, 2015 Commissioners Select Experienced Financial Leader for Top Administrator Post Dec 16, 2014 2015 Budget Promotes Job Creation & Community Safety; Provides Health & Human Services; Plans for the Future Nov 17, 2014 2015 Recommended Budget Includes Increased Strategic Investments in Economic Development, Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Efforts Oct 10, 2014 Commissioners Appoint Acting Coroner Jul 15, 2014 Franklin County Administrator Don L. Brown to Retire from County Service Jun 22, 2014 Editorial: Franklin County Mediation Process a Model for other Counties May 01, 2014 County Courthouse Entrance (373 S. High St.) to Close on Monday, May 5 Apr 14, 2014 Common Pleas Courthouse Recognized in American Institute of Architects Publication Apr 07, 2014 Commissioners Highlight Successes during National County Government Month Feb 28, 2014 ADVISORY: Memorial Hall to Remain Closed Today Due to Power Outage Feb 19, 2014 Planning Phase Set to Begin for New Franklin County Jail Jan 09, 2014 Public Safety Campus to be home of New Jail, Morgue Nov 18, 2013 County Administrator Recommends Structurally Balanced, Fiscally Sustainable 2014 Operating Budget Sep 24, 2013 Protecting Franklin County's Strong Financial Position, Meeting Our Growing Community's Needs Aug 28, 2013 Franklin County to Hold Public Hearings to Discuss Changing the Sales and Use Tax Rate Jul 26, 2013 Commissioners Thank Budget and Economic Advisory Panel Members for their Service Jul 18, 2013 Franklin County adds Location to Serve Veterans, Active Duty Members May 31, 2013 Franklin County Retains Best Bond Rating May 31, 2013 Commissioners Mobile App Now Available on iTunes, Google Play May 21, 2013 Commissioners Receive Department of Defense Award Apr 25, 2013 Major Energy Conservation Upgrades to be Implemented at Four County Buildings Apr 19, 2013 Commissioners Recognize County Government Month, Volunteer Appreciation Week Apr 10, 2013 Commissioners Awarded For Their Support of Reserve and National Guard Employees Apr 08, 2013 Commissioners Oppose Proposed Changes to Tax-Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds Feb 14, 2013 Franklin County Budget & Economic Advisory Panel Named Jan 14, 2013 Commissioners tap O'Grady to lead in 2013 Jan 13, 2013 Commissioner Brown Selected as 2014 Board President Dec 18, 2012 Commissioners Approve 2013 County Budget Nov 20, 2012 County Administrator Recommends Austere Budget for 2013 Oct 23, 2012 Franklin County Elected Officials Endorse, Announce Bipartisan Support For Issue #56 - Senior Options Levy Oct 18, 2012 Franklin County Commissioners Opposed to Holding Two Primaries in 2012 Oct 11, 2012 Commissioners Reorganize Human Resource Department, Hire New Director Aug 23, 2012 Commissioners Budget Provides For Fair and Secure Elections Jul 27, 2012 New Report Shows Strong Consumer Spending, Resilient Local Economy and Responsible Budgeting Keeps Franklin County Finances Balanced Apr 23, 2012 Preventing Housing Discrimination in Franklin County against Gay and Transgender People Apr 12, 2012 Franklin County Website Honored for Transparency, Open Access to Information Feb 17, 2012 Franklin County Treasurer and the Franklin County Commissioners Unveil New Land Bank to Fight Blight and Protect Property Values Feb 16, 2012 Franklin County Commissioners and Sheriff's Office to Partner on Modernization Management Study Feb 16, 2012 Moody's: Franklin County's Aaa Rating is 'Stable' Jun 27, 2011 Commissioners Rollout Updated Website Highlighting Core Principles May 18, 2011 Commissioners Reject Fact Finder's Report and Encourage Additional Discussion Mar 23, 2011 Franklin County Designated a Disaster Area; Farmers Eligible for Assistance Mar 15, 2011 Franklin County Commissioners Call For Restoration of Local Government Funds Feb 15, 2011 Franklin County Awarded Highest Grade Rating from Moody's Investors Service