County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO)

The DeWine-Husted Administration awarded $10.9 million to community development projects across the state through the Community Development Block Grant. Projects include expanding ADA accessibility, road repairs, and more. Read more: https://ow.ly/oyFJ50UgSLJ

The Erie County Health Department received a $1 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services to expand health care offerings in the Erie County Jail. The grant will support mental and dental health care and other services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNn5bumT #StrongerCountiesStrongerOhio

CEBCO staffer Melissa Bodey attended Darke County Administrative Clerk/Secretary Robin Blinn's retirement party last week. Here the two are pictured with Darke County Commissioners Matt Aultman and Marshall Combs and Commissioner-elect Aaron Flatter. Best of luck to you in your retirement, Robin! #StrongerCountiesStrongerOhio

CORSA in collaboration with Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC held HR trainings in Fayette and Lawrence counties this week. Photo 1: Fayette County Commissioner & CCAO Board Member Tony Anderson, Ben Albrecht of Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff and Fayette County Commissioner & CORSA Board Member Dan Dean Photo 2: Ben Albrecht and Lawrence County Sheriff Jeffery Lawless #StrongerCountiesStrongerOhio

Yesterday, CEBCO recognized and celebrated the service of our outgoing CEBCO Board members Williams County Commissioner Lew Hilkert & Washington County Commissioner Kevin Ritter. The Board also celebrated the service of Wendy Dillingham, CEBCO Senior Benefit Specialist, who is retiring at the end of the year.

CCAO extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Senator Kirk Schuring. His dedication to public service in Stark County's communities will always be remembered. Here Schuring is pictured with the Stark County Commissioners Richard Regula, Janet Weir-Creighton and Bill Smith.

The full program for the 2024 CCAO/CEAO Winter Conference is now up on our website! It is jam-packed with sessions on issues that matter to counties including childcare, housing, AI, and much more! Read more at https://lnkd.in/dpYkStpN #StrongerCountiesStrongerOhio

Thank you, Fairfield County, for sharing this photo of the Administrative Courthouse lit up for #OperationGreenLight for Veterans this month. Fairfield County Commissioner Dave Levacy, was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame on November 7, 2024, highlighting the significance of Operation Green Light to Fairfield County staff.

Miami County Commissioner Wade Westfall (pictured right) held a meeting today to discuss concerns with expedited annexation. Also pictured: CCAO Senior Policy Analyst Jon Honeck and Miami County Commissioners Ted Mercer and Greg Simmons #StrongerCountiesStrongerOhio

On Thursday, Jim Carberry, Retirement Plan Advisor for OCERP and Plan Administrator Steve Caraway met with Pike County Commissioners Jeff Chattin and Jerry Miller along with staff of the Pike County Auditor's Office to promote the Ohio County Employee Retirement Plan. For nearly four decades, the deferred compensation plan has helped county employees reach the retirement they imagine! Learn how to enroll at OCERP457.com. #StrongerCountiesStrongerOhio