Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells - District 1

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Wednesday is proud to announce that Columbus State Community College will receive $315,406 in new capital funding as part of the Ohio Department of Higher Education's Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills (RAPIDS) program. The investment, approved this week by the Ohio Controlling Board, is part of an $8M statewide allocation aimed at strengthening workforce training and modernizing equipment across Ohio's public colleges and universities

COLUMBUS – Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that he has introduced the Levy Phase-In Act in response to the overwhelming concerns of Ohioans burdened by sudden and often unexpected property tax increases. The bill aims to help families, seniors, and small businesses better prepare for tax hikes tied to property levies.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) last week helped pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. This $11.5 billion investment strengthens Ohio's roads, bridges, and transit systems while creating new jobs and connecting communities to economic opportunities.