Loychik Secures Funding for Ashtabula County in Historic Capital Budget Bill

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. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta). 

Loychik championed the following capital investments that will positively impact Ashtabula County and the surrounding areas:

• $500,000 to renovate the Community Counseling Center of Ashtabula County;
• $500,000 to revamp the Shea Theatre with a new kitchen, restroom, elevator, HVAC, and more;
• $250,000 to support transitional housing for homeless youth; and
• $20,000 to restore the Queen Anne Victorian House roof repair in Jefferson Depot Village.

“I am proud to bring taxpayer dollars back to the 65th House District to support projects that will strengthen our communities,” said Loychik.

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.