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In recognition of Franklin County’s leadership on environmental stewardship and emergency preparedness issues

This morning, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a new policy resolution which strengthens and solidifies the County’s commitment to supporting the local food system citing important economic and environmental benefits

Last night at the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Meeting, the Franklin County Green Team was presented with the 2013 Conservation Stewardship Award.

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted this morning to approve recommendations from a panel of publically appointed citizen representatives charged with an annual review of Franklin County’s tax incentive portfolio.

Following the success of their inaugural event this past spring, the Franklin County Commissioners, Goodwill Columbus, the Columbus Clippers, 10TV and the Columbus Dispatch are again teaming up with to help Central Ohio residents recycle their e-waste on Saturday, October 12th, from 9 a.m. to noon at Huntington Park.

The Ohio chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Ohio) has chosen the Big Darby Town Center Master Plan for its 2013 Award of Excellence in their Focused Planning Project category.

Today, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a permanent increase in the County’s sales tax rate by one quarter of one percent.

Central Ohio home sales numbers continue to improve with more home sales in the first seven months of 2013 than in any year since at least 1995.

Franklin County Commissioner, Marilyn Brown has been elected by her colleagues on the Franklin County Reentry Coalition to serve as the group’s chairperson this year.

This September marks the 9th annual National Preparedness Month, and the Franklin County Commissioners are working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other government agencies to help county employees and residents be ready for the unexpected