State Representatives Moore, Holmes, Tout Capital Budget Wins for Guernsey County

State Representatives Ty Moore (R-Caldwell) and Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) today announced several Guernsey County projects funded through Ohio's Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for 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.

Guernsey County Projects:

• $375,000 for the Big Muskie Heritage Park
• $250,000 for the Cambridge Community Park
• $150,000 for the Cambridge Area YMCA Aquatics Center
• $121,000 to make improvements to the Strand Theatre

"I'm thankful that Representative Holmes and I worked together to help secure these funds and continue making Guernsey County a wonderful community that enables growth and contributes to the county's long-term success," said Moore.

"We are very encouraged to see how effective the capital budget program has been in supporting outstanding community building progress," said Holmes. "This is a fantastic investment of public funds that will increase the quality of life for everyone in Guernsey County."

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 is now enrolled.