Chavez and Jones Announce Funds for District Projects

COLUMBUS—State Senator Brian Chavez (R-Marietta) and State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) announced the investment of over $13 million to support important projects that will benefit the 30th Senate District and the 95th House District. These dollars were included in House Bill 2, the Capital Budget bill.

"These funds are critical for our local communities to grow and thrive," said Chavez. "It was my pleasure to work alongside Rep. Jones throughout the Capital Budget process, advocating for our district. I look forward to seeing the completion of these projects." 

Every two years the legislature generally approves a Capital Budget, funding improvements to public services and facilities across the state, including schools, infrastructure, and mental health and addiction facilities. House Bill 2 includes $600 million for new construction and facility upgrades at Ohio's public schools and $575 million for local infrastructure projects such as roads and water and sewer projects.

“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.”

In addition to the traditional capital budget, the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) set aside $700 million as another source of funding. This money allowed communities and organizations to apply for help with projects that might not have qualified as part of the state's traditional Capital Budget.

Some projects funded in the districts include: 

Belmont County:

Pultney Township Community Center and Garage
Recreation & Entertainment Complex: Improvements to Commerce Park 
Barnesville Train Depot
Barton VFD Station
Belmont Volunteer Fire Department New Station
The Sargus Center Revitalization / Sustainability Initiative 
Mead Township Hall and Garage Project
VFW Roof Repairs Powhatan Point Post 5565
Guernsey County:Cambridge YMCA
Route 40 East Sewer Extension
Cambridge Fire Department Renovations
Old Washington Community VFD Station 
Byesville Park Improvements
Harrison County:The Mark At The Park Sponsors VIP Pavilion
Harrison County Fairground Replacement and Enhancement
Regional Safety Center at Tappan Lake
Jewett Fire and Emergency Equipment Storage Building
Village of Bowerston Maintenance Building 
Village of Bowerston VFD Project

Noble County:

The Tribe Athletic Complex Track
Woody Hayes Cabin Park 

Washington County:

Start Westward Memorial 
Washington County Historical Society
Marietta Castle Museum
Mid Ohio Valley Aquatic Center 
Decatur Township Building Construction
Boys and Girls Club of Marietta
Marietta Saint Mary of the Assumption Roof Project 
Betsy Mills Drainage Project
Marietta College Womens Softball Complex
VFW Roof Repairs New Matamoras Post 3387

See a full list of Capital Budget projects by clicking here.