Peterson Secures Funding for Ross County in Capital Budget

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects, announced State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina). 

Peterson secured the following capital investment that will positively impact Ross County:

$500,000 to renovate Veterans Administration Memorial Stadium, home of the Chillicothe Paints, to install a turf field, replace outfield wall and seating; and
$250,000 to construct the Paint Creek Youth Center Multipurpose Building that will accommodate therapy rooms, meeting space, a campus dining hall, and commercial kitchen in Bainbridge.
“Creating common spaces for residents to gather is important to have in our communities,” said Peterson. “I look forward to seeing the completion of both projects.” 

“The historic V.A. Memorial Stadium has been a cornerstone of the Chillicothe community since 1955,” said Johnson. “Making stadium improvements will allow more fans to enjoy the space for generations to come.”

In addition to these local investments, this legislation also includes statewide capital investments of:

$600 million for the School Building Program Assistance Fund;
$400 million for the Public Works Commission Local Public Infrastructure and State Capital Improvement Program; and
$397.6 million for higher education projects around the state.
 

Substitute House Bill 2 awaits a signature from the Governor.