Rep. Adam Mathews Champions Regional Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill

State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today voted in support of 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.

Rep. Mathews helped secure investments for the following community projects in District 56:

$550,000 to make infrastructure upgrades to Armco Park
$500,000 for the Countryside YMCA Splash Pad & Playground
$125,000 to make upgrades to the Deerfield Township Jeremiah Morrow Barn
$100,000 for the Equine Barn at Warren Fairgrounds Training Center
$100,000 for Mason Gould Park

"After delivering billions of dollars in income tax relief, we have been able to direct funds to ensure communities all over Warren County can continue to thrive," Mathews said. "From protecting the horses at the County Fairgrounds, to enabling a long-awaited splash pad in Lebanon, to promoting green space at Gould Park in Mason, I am grateful to be able to deliver for our citizens."

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.