Rep. Mohamed Announces $1M in State Funding for Ohio State Fair Enhancements

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) today is proud to announce that the Ohio Controlling Board has awarded $1,056,092.25 in state funding to the Ohio Expositions Commission to support improvements at the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center.

“The Ohio State Fair is a big part of our community’s culture and economy,” said Rep. Mohamed. “It brings families from all over Ohio together, and these improvements will make it a safer, more comfortable, and family-friendly experience for everyone.”

The funding will go toward several upgrades aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and guest experience including:

• 12 metal detectors ($216,000) to improve guest safety.
• Two guest shuttles ($85,792) to reduce rental costs and improve mobility.
• One Mamava breastfeeding pod ($27,900) to provide private space for nursing mothers.
• New perimeter fencing ($361,286) for enhanced security.
• One street sweeper ($365,114) to maintain clean, safe grounds year-round.

Rep. Mohamed is committed to ensuring that state investments directly support the families, workers, and communities he represents.