State Senator Sandra O'Brien | The Ohio Senate
State Senator Sandra O'Brien | The Ohio Senate
State Senator Sandra O'Brien (R-Ashtabula) announced significant funding for key Capital Budget projects across Senate District 32. This follows last week’s announcement of a $350 million investment by the Senate in Ohio communities from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.
"These dollars will make such a difference for area residents," O'Brien said. "I am thrilled we are investing in local communities, arts and cultural centers, mental health resources, and recreation activities. These projects will make our region better and serve citizens well for generations to come."
The projects funded in Senator O'Brien's area include:
- Redevelopment and Reclamation of Shea Theatre: $500,000
- New Main Office for Community Counseling Center of Ashtabula County: $500,000
- Ashtabula County Transitional Housing/Homeless Youth: $250,000
- Historic 19th Century Jefferson Depot Village: $20,000
- Ravenwood Health Renovation: $500,000
- Geauga Park District - Beartown Lakes Reservation Site & Playground Improvements: $344,075
- Burton Square Parking Resurfacing and Asphalt Replacement Project: $178,214
- Centerville Mills Park Wetland Boardwalk And Trails System: $125,000
- Oberland Park Restroom Project: $100,000
- Capital Improvements at Community Arts Center: $70,938
- Bazetta Twp. Park Imagination Station ADA Playground: $300,000
- Renovation of Wellman Theater: $300,000
- Copper Penny Building: $83,000
The Capital Budget also includes allocations of $600 million for new construction and facility upgrades at Ohio's public schools and $575 million for local infrastructure projects such as roads and water and sewer systems.
The legislature typically approves a capital budget every two years to fund necessary improvements to public services and facilities across the state. This includes schools, infrastructure developments, mental health services, and addiction treatment facilities.
Both the House and Senate introduced similar legislation today that will be reviewed in both chambers. For a full list of capital budget projects or updates on this year’s process follow On the Record.
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