Senator Cutrona Secures Over $8.5 Million for The Mahoning Valley and Eastern Ohio

June 4, 2026

State Senator Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) voted for Senate Bill 450, Ohio's Capital Budget, securing more than $8.5 million for community projects in the 33rd Senate District.

The Ohio General Assembly typically passes a capital budget every two years that provides funding for school construction and community projects around the state.

“Providing support for local projects means making an investment in our neighbors," said Senator Cutrona. “I'm proud to return state resources back to everyday Ohioans in order to strengthen our communities. I know that each one of these projects will leave a lasting impact on The Valley and Eastern Ohio.”

Projects receiving funding in the 33rd Senate District are the following:

Carroll County

Carroll County Fairgrounds Grandstands Rehab - $450,000
Sandy Valley Trail Connection Project - $450,000
Carroll County Dog Park - $63,000
Columbiana CountySalem City Village Green Park (Lincoln Plaza) - $600,000
Columbiana Project Playground - $300,000
Lisbon Swimming Pool Improvements - $150,000
Wurster Memorial Splashpad & Ampitheater Improvements - $115,000
Columbiana County Fairgrounds Junior Fair Multi-Species Livestock Facility - $110,000
Camp Braveheart Pavilion and Trails Project - $100,000
East Palestine Pavilion Restoration Project - $100,000
Salem Community Theatre Seating Replacement Project - $100,000

Mahoning County

Youngstown State University - $3,500,000
Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense - $750,000
Nebo Park Miracle League Project - $350,000
Coy Park Improvements - $250,000
Redgate Farm Community Park Upgrades - $250,000
Broadway Recovery Services Health Hub Renovation - $200,000
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Food Service - $200,000
Stavich Trail Improvements - $150,000
Canfield Township Community Park Upgrades - $149,079
Clothed In Strength Facility Improvements - $100,000
Struthers Ranch: Dylan's House - $75,000

For a full list of projects receiving funding in the 2027-2028 Capital Appropriations Bill, click here.

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