Rep. Lampton Champions Regional Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill

State Representative Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.

The bill provides appropriations for state infrastructure needs, including renovations to state offices, new construction for mental health facilities, land acquisition, and equipment. The plan also includes just over $200 million for community projects, which are projects that come from outside of state agencies and have a benefit or nexus to the state. 

All 88 counties will receive funding for community projects. 

Rep. Lampton helped secure community project investments for the following entities in Greene County:

• $850,000 - Emerge Emancipation Project, Emerge Recovery and Trade Initiative
• $100,000 – Greater Dayton YMCA Community Wellness Campus, YMCA of Greater Dayton
• $275,000 - Spotted Turtle Trail, Beaver Creek Wetlands Association
• $100,000 – Greene County Veterans Memorial, Greene County
• $450,000 – Wright Brothers Collection, Wright State University
• $250,000 – Feedwire Road Pedestrian Bridge, Sugarcreek Township
  
  

“I am pleased to support this budget because it makes strategic investments in community projects that will benefit residents today and for years to come,” said Rep. Lampton. “These funds will help strengthen our neighborhoods, improve local services, and create lasting value for the people we represent.”

Through this bill, Ohio House Republicans prioritized investing in Ohio’s future by expanding access to education and healthcare through new facilities or upgrades to existing ones, improving parks and roadways to better connect communities, and strengthening local facilities across the state by providing necessary funding for enhancements. 

This bill now heads to the Governor for consideration.