Swearingen Announces Over $10 Million for Local Parks and Transportation Projects

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces $10.6 million coming to Erie and Ottawa Counties for various projects approved by the State Controlling Board today. Swearingen supported the initiatives through legislation in the Ohio House.

“As a member of House Finance, we vetted the bills that are providing this significant funding to upgrade and make improvements to our parks and infrastructure across our local communities – these are strong investments for the region.”

All of the projects for the 89th District approved today came from House Bills 74 and 687. Swearingen supported both bills in the House Finance Committee and on the House floor.

The allocations and projects approved today include:

·         $5 million  - Safety improvements on U.S. Route 6, including the Sandusky Bay Pathway in Erie County

·         $2 million – Rehabilitation of structures on U.S. Route 2 over the Huron River and the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks in Erie County

·         $2.6 million – Improvements to South Bass Island State Park

·         $1 million – Improvements to the North Bass Island State Park visitor center

·         $15,294 - Mills Creek Golf Course construction

·         $10,866 - Veterans Memorial Park improvements

The next State Controlling Board meeting is scheduled for Jan. 23, 2023.