2024

Under the leadership of the Board of Commissioners Franklin County has received four prestigious awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its innovative programming during their annual conference this past weekend.  The first three highlight the effective work being done in local health and human services programing. Each year, NACo presents Achievement Awards to highlight exceptional programs across 18 categories, reflecting the diverse and comprehensive services provided by counties nationwide. The awards given to Job and Family Services, Office on Aging, and Justice Policy and Programs agencies underscore the hard work of each agency to strengthen services for Franklin County residents.
 

The Franklin County Commissioners announced this morning that they are awarding $3,740,145 in grants to community partner organizations that will promote equity for all Franklin County residents. The twenty-two grant recipients were selected for their initiatives aimed at reducing disparities and addressing the needs of historically underserved populations.

As we celebrate Independence Day, let us reflect on the principles of freedom, unity, and resilience that define our great nation. The Fourth of July is a time to honor the sacrifices of those who paved the way for our independence and to cherish the values that make America unique.  The Board of Commissioners embraces the spirit of unity and continues to strive for a future filled with liberty and justice for all.

All county offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.

The commissioners are proud to have distinguished themselves as one of the first area employers to recognize Juneteenth with a day off for their employees.   With unwavering dedication and a focus on propelling the highest ideals forward, the commissioners are committed to actively contributing to a more perfect and equitable community for all residents. 

All county offices are closed today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

With solemn reflection this Memorial Day, the Franklin County Commissioners honor the extraordinary sacrifices of the courageous servicemen and servicewomen who have paid the ultimate price in service to our nation.  Central Ohio boasts a rich and storied history of military service, and the county pays homage to some of those local heroes whose names are forever memorialized at an exhibit within Franklin County Memorial Hall, 280 W. Broad St., Columbus and open to the public during normal county business hours. 

All county offices are closed today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

This morning, the Franklin County Commissioners released their annual State of the County report and an interactive website, which provide the community with valuable insight into the ways that their county government is working for them and what the commissioners are focused on for the future.  The report is available at Report.FranklinCountyOhio.gov, and the commissioners also hosted a luncheon this afternoon to celebrate 2023’s accomplishments, recognize community partners, and present awards to stand-out employees.  A recording of the luncheon program is available on the commissioners’ Facebook page.
 

The City-County Local Food Board has launched the 2023 Local Food Action Plan Annual Report which creates a fair and sustainable food system benefiting our economy, environment and all people. 

This afternoon, the Franklin County Commissioners hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house at the newest iteration of their Rapid Resource Center concept at the new James A. Karnes Corrections Center on the county’s west side.  The Rapid Resource Center is designed to support inmates and their families as they leave incarceration and return to the community, and to help address the causes and challenges that brought them into contact with the criminal justice system in the first place. 

This morning, the Franklin County Commissioners approved their annual grant to the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) to the tune of $4 million.  Last year was GCAC’s 50^th anniversary, and the commissioners have supported the organization and the artists with which it works for many years, including to provide access to the arts for people of all cultural backgrounds, economic status, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability.
 

Our thoughts are with the Goodson family today, and we thank the jurors for their service. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is committed to working with our partners in local government and throughout the community as we work toward bringing our residents together in light of today's announcement. It is important that all voices are heard in a constructive and peaceful discourse.