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Rep. Ritter Champions Washington County Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill

Connecting People | Connecting Places | Ohio's Capital Budget
June 10, 2026
Republican Newsroom

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State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Ritter) 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. Ritter helped secure investments for the following community projects in Washington County:

  • $59,000 - The Castle Museum - Marietta
  • $200,000 - Marietta College Nursing Program Facilities Improvements - Marietta
  • $400,000 - Akron Children’s Hospital-Belpre Pediatric Primary Care Office Project - Belpre
  • $150,000 - Marietta East Muskingum Park Improvements - Marietta
  • $45,000 - Oak Grove Pickle Ball and Recreation Center - Marietta
  • $100,000 - Washington County Career Center - Marietta
  • $200,000 - Washington County Fair Improvements - Marietta
  • $125,000 - Old Community Hall Renovations - New Matamoras
  • $100,000 - Washington County Courthouse Upgrades - Marietta
  • $175,000 - Alice Chapman Early Learning Center - Marietta

“I am pleased to see funds available for communities across Washington County, such as the Old Community Hall of the Village of Matamoras,” said Ritter. “Our outdoor spaces will see improvements, for example, at the Washington County Fairgrounds and the East Muskingum Park, through the investments of the Capital Budget.”

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.