Franklin County

Did you catch the Community Safety & Justice Hearing for the proposed 2025 Franklin County budget? Every dollar we spend reflects our commitment to building a safer, stronger Franklin County. From justice reform to emergency preparedness, we’re investing in programs that protect and empower our community. #FranklinCounty?#2025BudgetHearings?#TeamFranklinCounty?#FranklinCountyBOC

Yesterday, the County Administrator presented the Commissioners with a recommended budget outlining $2.2 billion in community benefits, programs, initiatives, and resources. Get a first look at Franklin County's transformative 2025 Budget Hearings. Watch how our six core principles - from Health & Human Services to Economic Development - are becoming real change in our community. Join us for three days of presentations?starting, November 14, 2024, that will demonstrate how we're building a stronger, more equitable Franklin County - where vision meets action. 2025 Budget Hearing Playlist: https://lnkd.in/gYF3_c9X

“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” In this conversation, Michael Bivens sits down with County Administrator Kenneth Wilson and shares why civic engagement is more critical than ever for young people. He talks about how understanding who and what we’re voting for empowers us to influence the agenda. It’s about being in the know and holding our public servants accountable. We need to do more than just vote — we need to stay informed and follow up on promises made. Watch how influencers and notable voices are stepping up to bridge the gap between politics and young voters: https://lnkd.in/gB8MNffP

Join us for the next Convo with Crawley at the Reeb Center! We’re bringing the community together for an interactive conversation with Commissioner Erica Crawley, County Administrator Kenneth Wilson, and leadership from the Department of Economic Development and Planning. We’ll discuss everything from the 2024 Annual Action Plan to other key initiatives impacting Franklin County. This is your chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of our community!

Cybersecurity is essential in today’s digital world, and during #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, the Board of Commissioners is spotlighting this critical issue. Tune in later this week, for the latest Talk of The County podcast where our County Administrator, Kenneth Wilson, speaks with Franklin County’s experts on how they’re managing cybersecurity threats and keeping residents’ information safe. Watch this clip from last week's general session and join the conversation to learn how you can protect yourself and your community. #TeamFranklinCounty #FranklinCountyBOC #FranklinCountyMedia #TalkOfTheCounty #EveryResidentEveryDay

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We're proud to announce that Franklin County has been honored by Business First in the 2024 Building Columbus Awards! The James A. Karnes Corrections Center has been recognized in the "Best New Medical Project" category. This award celebrates outstanding new construction projects that exemplify excellence in design, development, and construction and make a significant impact on our community through investment, job creation, and revitalization. ? Learn more about the award and the region's best new real estate projects here: https://lnkd.in/gienWKqG

Join the conversation on mental health. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Franklin County Office of DEI hosted a Lunch & Learn, led by Perla Martinez, M. Ed., featuring Jessica Fannin from the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Jess shared powerful insights on recognizing the signs of suicide risk, communicating effectively with those in distress, and accessing resources to support mental health. Let’s break the stigma and create a more supportive community. Watch the full session and subscribe to all of our Franklin County Media channels by following this link: https://lnkd.in/gf-wWaip #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #CommunitySupport #FranklinCounty #DEI #MentalHealthMatters

Have you heard the latest episode of?#TalkOfTheCounty, hosted by Kenneth Wilson? In it, Yohannan Terrell, founder of the Columbus Fashion Alliance, sits down with us to talk all about the opportunity that fashion provides Franklin County and how Columbus is one day, going to be a force in the industry. Full Video:?https://lnkd.in/e7-XQpEQ Audio:?https://lnkd.in/eJuCwZPZ Or search “Franklin County Media” wherever you listen to podcast. #TalkOfTheCounty?#FranklinCountyMedia?#FranklinCountyBOC

Thank you, from County Administrator Kenneth Wilson, to #TeamFranklinCounty, the best local government team in Ohio. You keep our community moving forward by serving every Franklin County resident every day, and we salute you during this Public Service Recognition Week. #PublicService