Patton Supports Local Project Financing and COVID-19 Relief Funding

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) voted to support Senate Bill 310, which will provide continued capital reappropriations financing and federal COVID-19 relief funding. The legislation passed in the Ohio House and Patton noted how this support will positively impact the region. Patton is a cosponsor of the bill.

“I had the opportunity to support continuing capital reappropriations funding millions in project financing within Cuyahoga County and CARES distribution to local governments that will help our county, cities, villages, and townships.”

Additionally, Cuyahoga County is set to be distributed a total of $55.59 million to the counties, municipalities, and townships for COVID-19 related expenses through the CARES Act. Here is a breakdown of some of those allocations:

• Strongsville - $605,466
• N. Royalton - $381,875
• Olmsted Falls - $138,235
• Olmsted Township - $152,1335
• Berea - $513,976

In total, the bill appropriates up to $350 million statewide. The legislation had many proponents and support through the committee process.

The bill now heads over to the Senate for concurrence.