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Apr 09 2019

Commissioners' State of the County Report Showcases How Franklin County Serves Every Resident Every Day

This morning, the Franklin County Commissioners released their fifth annual State of the County report. The report, which can be found at report.franklincountyohio.gov, compiles the many ways that the lives of county residents are touched by county government every day, as well as highlighting the investments the commissioners have made in health and human services, economic development, public safety, and environmental protection.

Mar 06 2019

City and County Officials Announce Complete Count Committee and 2020 Census Action Plan

The City of Columbus and Franklin County announced the Complete Count Committee and rolled out the 2020 Census Action Plan.

Feb 27 2019

Commissioners Pledge Another Year of Funding for Successful Pre-Apprenticeship Program Amid a Healthy Building Report

The building trades workforce in Franklin County will continue to grow in size and diversity thanks to a pledged commitment from the Franklin County Commissioners today to expand a unique pre-apprenticeship program for another year.

Jan 29 2019

Franklin County Joins Forward Cities, Launches Community Entrepreneur Accelerator

The Franklin County Commissioners this morning announced that the county will be participating in a two-year pilot program to develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in underserved communities in Central Ohio. 

Jan 24 2019

Franklin County Wins “Healthy Worksite” Award

Today, Franklin County was recognized as one of the 2018 Healthy Business Council of Ohio’s Healthiest Worksites at the Health Action Council’s 2018 Columbus Symposium.

Jan 23 2019

Residents Can Now Text-To-911 in an Emergency

After more than two years of work and cooperation between the county and its jurisdictions, Franklin County residents can now send text messages to 911 dispatchers - with one very key caveat. “If a person has the choice between calling or texting 911 centers throughout Franklin County, please call if you can and text if you can’t,” said Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown, who chairs the county-wide 911 Planning Committee. “Calling is better than texting because emergency dispatchers can get more immediate answers to questions from callers, listen for distress in voices, and learn background information that could assist first responders in a potentially life-threatening emergency.”



Jan 21 2019

Commissioners' Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Franklin County Board of Commissioners Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 

Jan 18 2019

Veterans Service Commission Offers Help to Furloughed Federal Employees

The Franklin County Veterans Service Commission (VSC) is reaching out to veterans in Franklin County who may be impacted by the current government shutdown.

Jan 08 2019

Marilyn Brown Elected Board of Commissioners President for 2019

Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown was selected this morning by a unanimous vote of the three-member Board of Commissioners to serve as president for 2019.

Dec 18 2018

Commissioners Approve Forward-Focused 2019 Budget

This morning, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s 2019 budget, which County Administrator Kenneth N. Wilson says will keep the county on a stable path, protect its finances, and reflects the commissioners’ commitment to the residents of Franklin County.

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