State Rep. Don Jones | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Rep. Don Jones | The Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects, announced State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport). The bill allocates more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
Specifically, the Marietta Castle Museum will receive $130,000 to preserve a piece of community history.
Capital dollars will also be used locally for various projects:
- $100,000 to rejuvenate the Start Westward Memorial in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary.
- $30,000 to repair the Anchorage, preserving the historical home.
“We are moving Ohio forward by investing in our state and local economies,” said Jones. “It is vital to our local economies that we continue to support projects that provide recreational opportunities, upkeep our infrastructure, and preserve our area’s rich history.”
Jones secured additional funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund for the 95th House District and surrounding communities:
- $750,000 to improve the Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center.
- $350,000 to establish a new building in Decatur for equipment storage.
- $213,909 to support the Boys and Girls Club of Marietta.
- $150,000 to rehabilitate the roof at St. Mary of the Assumption.
- $79,000 to support the Betsy Mills Drainage project.
- $50,000 to revitalize the Marietta College Women’s Softball Complex.
- $13,740 to upgrade VFW Post 6387.
Statewide investments include:
- $600 million for the School Building Program Assistance Fund.
- $400 million for Public Works Commission Local Public Infrastructure and State Capital Improvement Program.
- $397.6 million for higher education projects.
The Strategic Community Investment Fund was established in last year’s main operating budget. Due to conservative fiscal stewardship, these funds could be invested in additional projects beyond traditional capital budgets.
Substitute House Bill 2 now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for a signature.
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