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During last Tuesday’s meeting of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, the Commissioners accepted the final report and recommendations of the Greater Columbus Infant Mortality Task Force, and voted to solidify the county’s commitment to protect its youngest residents by enacting the recommendations set forth in the Task Force’s report.

On the heels of winning a national award for food scrap recycling efforts at both county jails and the courthouse cafeteria, the Franklin County Commissioners and Sheriff are now partnering with Goodwill Columbus on a new textile recycling program.

This week, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners will designate Franklin County a Purple Heart County, honoring the courage, patriotism and personal sacrifice of the men and women who are wounded or killed while defending America’s freedoms.

Hundreds of Franklin County young people will be setting up lemonade stands throughout the county today as part of the first annual Franklin County Youth Lemonade Day.

Franklin County Administrator Don L. Brown (43220) has informed the Franklin County Board of Commissioners of his intention to resign on October 31, 2014 in order to preserve his eligibility for post-retirement health care benefits within the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

A consortium of six farmers’ markets will make more affordable, fresh, local produce available for Central Ohio residents with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through a program called Veggie SNAPS.

Columbus, OH – Retail employment is increasing and retail vacancy rates continue to decrease, according to the 2014 Franklin County Retail Report, which will be unveiled today at the Franklin County Retail Summit.

A first-of-its-kind mediation program in Franklin County is expediting tax adjustments for over-billed property owners, while creating a convenient and fair process to determine an accurate valuation.

Franklin County Commissioner John O’Grady recently spent a few days in Niagara Falls, Canada, talking about how collaboration between local governments and businesses has allowed Columbus to thrive even in an economic slump.

Columbus, OH – The Franklin County Board of Commissioners, along with the Columbus Chamber, will host the annual Franklin County Retail Summit Friday, July 11 at Renaissance Columbus Downtown.