Rep. Richardson Champions Regional Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill
State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) 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. Richardson helped secure investments for the following community projects in District 86:
- $500,000 - Buckeye Community School Central Ohio Agri-Workforce Initiative
- $50,000 - Marion Technical College Downtown Marion Entrance Improvements
- $50,000 - Marion Lincoln Park Trail
- $165,000 - Richwood Junior Fair Restroom Project
- $215,000 - Richwood Lake Park Playground Improvements
- $50,000 - Allen Township Historical Projects
- $121,000 - Allen Township Park Improvements
- $100,000 - Hyland Glen Park Improvements
- $125,000 - Harry Wolfe Park Playground Improvements
- $69,000 - Leesburg Township Pickleball Courts
"I am delighted to announce that these meaningful projects will be coming to Union and Marion Counties soon,” said Richardson. "Securing this Capital Bill funding is a major victory for my district and it took a team of local leaders to work with me in order to be successful. These initiatives are more than just infrastructure; they are quality of life investments that will strengthen the fabric of our communities and bring people together for many years to come."
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.