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Happy March 1 birthdays!
03/05/2023

Happy March 1 birthdays!

Twenty-four counties were born on March 1, the most of any day.

CCAO provides overview of Governor's budget proposal
02/05/2023

CCAO provides overview of Governor's budget proposal

Key Association priorities receive attention, including restoration of the Local Government Fund, additional funding for county jail construction and renovation, maintaining full funding of

Former CCAO members to serve in prominent roles in Ohio House
01/25/2023

Former CCAO members to serve in prominent roles in Ohio House

Two CCAO formers will serve on the chamber leadership team, eight will serve as either committee chair or committee vice chair.

Lame Duck Bill Overview: House Bill 45
12/15/2022

Lame Duck Bill Overview: House Bill 45

House Bill 45 passed the General Assembly yesterday with several provisions beneficial to counties.

Ohio counties eligible for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds
11/03/2022

Ohio counties eligible for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds

Fifty-two Ohio counties are eligible for funds; deadline to apply is January 31, 2023.

Information about Appalachian Community Grant Program now available
10/22/2022

Information about Appalachian Community Grant Program now available

DeWine-Husted Administration releases information regarding the Appalachian Community Grant Program; grant applications open November 2.

09/07/2022

Seven Ohio County Officials visited the White House for Communities in Action: Building a Better Ohio

Seven county officials from Ohio traveled to the White House to participate in Communities in Action: Building A Better Ohio on September 7. The event highlighted how recently passed federal legislation is affecting the state and local communities.

08/08/2022

OneOhio direct payments approved uses reminder

As the first direct payment to local governments from the Distributor Opiate Settlement has been distributed, CCAO is reminding members of the approved uses for settlement dollars.

06/03/2022

CCAO applauds historic investment in Appalachian Ohio, primary election funding

The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) commends and sincerely thanks the members of the Ohio General Assembly for their support of House Bill 377, which among other provisions, enacts Governor DeWine’s historic proposal for investing in Appalachian Ohioan provides funding to counties for the August 2nd primary election.

06/03/2022

State capital appropriations bill continues strong support for county jails

The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) deeply appreciates the inclusion of $50 million for county jail facilities in the state capital appropriations substitute bill released today.

Mitigation of Cyber and Driving Risks
05/23/2022

Mitigation of Cyber and Driving Risks

Written by Frank Hatfield, CORSA Risk Manager

Home Grown – How agriculture shapes Commissioner Champ Henson’s outlook on community, public service
02/08/2022

Home Grown – How agriculture shapes Commissioner Champ Henson’s outlook on community, public service

Pickaway County Commissioner Harold “Champ” Henson has an interesting story to tell. Many know of Henson’s accomplishments as a star fullback at The Ohio State University in the 1970s, later going on to play for Paul Brown with the Cincinnati Bengals.

CCAO Dedicates Interactive Display About Counties and the State Partnership to the Ohio Statehouse
12/13/2021

CCAO Dedicates Interactive Display About Counties and the State Partnership to the Ohio Statehouse

The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) unveiled and dedicated a vibrant, interactive display about counties and the vital state-county partnership to the Ohio Statehouse Map Room on Dec 8, 2021.

12/08/2021

CCAO publishes 2021 Annual Report, celebrates a year of achievements

The year 2021 has been a year of great progress for CCAO and its members, with a long list of achievements that we’re proud to share in this annual report.

12/01/2021

Governor DeWine to address CCAO/CEAO Winter Conference

Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, House Speaker Bob Cupp, and Senate President Matt Huffman will be address events throughout the conference.

08/13/2021

CCAO Supports Proposed Opioid Litigation Settlement

CCAO President and Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb provides statement.