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

State Representative Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp) today voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout Ohio 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. Odioso helped secure investments for the following projects in District 30 and throughout Hamilton County: 

• $1,500,000, Hillcrest Renovations, Hamilton County
• $900,000, Veteran’s Park Multi-Sport Turf Fields, Green Township, Hamilton County, District 30
• $850,000 Delhi Sports Complex, Hamilton County, District 30
• $600,000, William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park, North Bend, Hamilton County, District 30
• $500,000, Future of Healthcare Simulation Center, Hamilton County
• $150,000, Children’s Home of Cincinnati, Hamilton County  

“It has been an honor to contribute to the Capital Budget process that advances investments that will benefit my community, county, and all Ohioans throughout the state,” said Representative Odioso. 

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.