Rep. Barhorst Champions Regional Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Tim Barhorst (R-Ft. Loramie) this week voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.
The bill provides appropriations for state infrastructure needs, including renovations to state offices, new construction for mental health facilities, land acquisition, and equipment. The plan also includes just over $200 million for community projects, which are projects that come from outside of state agencies and have a benefit or nexus to the state.
All 88 counties will receive funding for community projects.
Rep. Barhorst helped secure investments for the following community projects in Logan County:
- $100,000, Holland Theatre Renovation
- $500,000, Logan County Fairgrounds Restroom Improvement
- $225,000 Logan County MARCS Project
- $200,000, Hoffman Pool Replacement
- $212,500, Stokes Lakeview Park Improvement
- $17,000, Indian Lake Chippewa Kayak Launch
- $30,000, Indian Lake Gateway Sign
Rep. Barhorst helped secure investments for the following community projects in Shelby County:
- $1,500,000, Shelby County Workforce Training Center
- $100,000, Fort Loramie Community Park Project
- $350,000, Shelby County Fair Multi-Livestock Project
- $50,000, Kettlersville Village Park Improvements
- $400,000, Shelby County YMCA Child Development Center
Rep. Barhorst helped secure investments for the following community projects in Champaign County:
- $100,000, Johnny Appleseed Education Center
- $120,000, Champaign County Family YMCA
“Collaborating with Logan County partners to improve infrastructure, and usability has been truly rewarding,” said Rep. Barhorst.
Through this bill, Ohio House Republicans prioritized investing in Ohio’s future by expanding access to education and healthcare through new facilities or upgrades to existing ones, improving parks and roadways to better connect communities, and strengthening local facilities across the state by providing necessary funding for enhancements.
This bill now heads to the Governor for consideration.