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Williams served on the advisory committee that helped establish CEBCO and has spent spent 35 years in human resources positions with the Columbus Public Health Department and with the Delaware County Board of Commissioners. |
As part of our ongoing commitment to support county leadership, CCAO is introducing a new benefits resource focused on an increasingly common and often costly coverage gap: emergency medical transportation. |
To affect TY 2026 tax bills (payable in 2027), the piggyback homestead exemption and/or the piggyback owner occupancy credit must be authorized via resolution by June 30. |
Last week, $61.1 million in brownfield remediation grants were awarded by the DeWine-Tressel Administration. However, many counties still have set-aside funds remaining. |
Supplies are running low and when they're gone, they're gone for good! Secure your pins today! |
America 250-Ohio's Heritage Tree program seeks to plant a white oak in all 88 counties. Contact America 250-Ohio Commission Operations Manager Quanta Brown and Heritage Trees Working Group leader Leslie Wagner (emails in full article) to arrange a planting in your county! |
Educational information about the importance of property tax funded services available through coalition website. |
During Fraud Prevention Month, take time to ensure that staff utilizes proper procedures to prevent check washing and re-direct payment schemes. |
The event, proceeds from which benefits the CCAO Research and Education Foundation, will be held on July 10 at Glenross Golf Club. |
The 2026 edition of Ohio's Sunshine Law Manual has been released. The edition includes recommendations on message-deleting platforms and applications such as Signal and Telegram. |
The America 250 Ohio County Lapel Pins are available while supplies last and can be purchased exclusively through in-person shopping at the Ohio Statehouse Museum Shop in Columbus and online at OhioCountyStore.com. |
Kenton Dresbach joins CCAO as policy analyst covering agriculture, water quality, and rural affairs issues. |
Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus to serve as 2026 CCAO President. |
Adam Schwiebert returns to lead policy advocacy as Kyle Petty starts consulting firm. |
CCAO congratulates Hoverman and Caraway on their well-earned advancements and looks forward to their continued leadership in advancing the Association’s mission and service to Ohio’s counties. |
The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) commends and sincerely thanks the members of the Ohio General Assembly for their support of House Bill 377, which among other provisions, enacts Governor DeWine’s historic proposal for investing in Appalachian Ohioan provides funding to counties for the August 2nd primary election. |
The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) deeply appreciates the inclusion of $50 million for county jail facilities in the state capital appropriations substitute bill released today. |
Written by Frank Hatfield, CORSA Risk Manager |
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