Franklin County

Thank you, from County Administrator Kenneth Wilson, to #TeamFranklinCounty, the best local government team in Ohio. You keep our community moving forward by serving every Franklin County resident every day, and we salute you during this Public Service Recognition Week. #PublicService

In October 2023, the National Association of Counties launched its Equity + Governance Task Force, with members from counties nationwide working on inclusive policies. Recently, our Franklin County Administrator, Kenneth Wilson, and Chief Economic Equity and Inclusion Officer Damika Withers, MPA joined other task force members to discuss supporting county efforts in advancing inclusive policies and practices for all residents. Learn more about the task force's initiatives at https://lnkd.in/guUw9236 #NACo #EquityTaskForce #InclusivePolicies #CommunityEquity #NACo #BuildingInclusiveCommunities

Kenneth Wilson, who has served as our Franklin County Administrator since 2015, will join the OCMA Board in July. Administrator Wilson previously served as the President of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio. He has served as the Chair of OCMA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee since 2022, and previously served as the Co-Chair of the Membership Services Committee. https://lnkd.in/g6wVXEeQ

Happy New Year, Franklin County! ICYMI, check out our end-of-the-year newsletter where you can read about all of our accomplishments in 2023 and what we’ve got planned for 2024. County offices will be closed on January 1st, and we wish all of you a safe and happy holiday. https://lnkd.in/gPw5TptV #EveryResidentEveryDay #FranklinCountyLeads

This week, at their last General Session meeting of the year, the Franklin County Commissioners approved the county’s more than $2 billion annual budget for 2024. As the administrative arm of county government, the commissioners oversee 15 county agencies directly and set the budget for all of the county’s elected officials, offices, and agencies. This year’s budget includes funding for the county’s 35 agencies and 6,731 employees and additional dollars for new or growing initiatives. To learn more about the recently passed budget, visit https://bit.ly/FCBudget24

Franklin County welcomed commissioners and engineers from across the state to the annual CCAO/CEAO Winter Conference this week. We are proud to foster collaboration and share insights on shaping the future of our communities in Ohio. #FranklinCounty #CCAO #EveryResidentEveryDay

Today in General Session, the Franklin County Commissioners welcomed Joshua Glessing from Haslam Sports Group to celebrate The Columbus Crew’s big move to the MLS Cup Final. We can't wait for the championship showdown happening in Franklin County at Lower.com Field on December 9th at 4 p.m. Let's cheer on our Crew as a community! #TeamFranklinCounty #Crew96 #VamosColumbus #MLSCupFinalBound

Join #TeamFranklinCounty! Commissioner Crawley's office is hiring a Policy Manager. If you're passionate about shaping policy agendas, coordinating impactful communications, managing calendars, and providing crucial administrative support, this is the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the role at https://lnkd.in/gmnrDgFe. #EveryResidentEveryDay #PolicyManager

Budgets are a reflection of an organization's values, and this week, the commissioners kicked-off their annual budget hearings to consider $2.2 billion for 2024. The proposal includes increased funding for equity, public safety, infrastructure, and to support Franklin County families. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gVvzVgkT #EveryResidentEveryDay #FranklinCounty #FranklinCountyLeads John O'Grady Kevin Boyce

Franklin County and the City of Columbus are teaming up to invest $20 million in the Franklin County Digital Equity Coalition. This effort aims to bridge the digital divide by distributing 10,000 devices, improving access to affordable internet, implementing digital skills training, empowering community advocates, and providing funds for digital inclusion grants. The goal is to create a more connected and inclusive community. To read more about this joint investment in digital equity, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gbGWexKj #DigitalEquity #CommunityInvestment #BridgeTheDivide #EveryResidentEveryDay