Rep. Manning Champions Regional Projects, Highlights Capital Budget Bill

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) announced the recent introduction 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. Manning helped secure investments for the following community projects in Lorain and Huron Counties:

• $160,000 - Amherst Patriots Park Memorial Project - Lorain County
• $40,000 - Amherst Quarry Museum - Lorain County
• $500,000 - Avon Traxler Preserve Project - Lorain County
• $175,000 - Cleveland Clinic Richard E. Jacobs Health Center Cancer Services - Lorain County
• $150,000 - Miller Road Boat Launch Improvements - Lorain County
• $650,000 - East Park Pool and Rec Improvements - Lorain County
• $150,000 - Lorain County Safe Harbor - Lorain County
• $150,000 - McGregor PACE Landing Walking Trails - Lorain County
• $500,000 - Neighborhood Alliance Early Childhood Enhancement Initiative - Lorain County
• $195,000 - Historic Grafton School Renovation - Lorain County
• $200,000 - Huron AOS Community Arts Facility - Huron County
• $50,000 - Carnegie Center Roof Replacement - Lorain County
• $75,000 - IConnect - Lorain - Lorain County
• $250,000 - Riveon Primary Care Services - Lorain County
• $56,000 - North Ridgeville Fire Museum Restoration - Lorain County
• $450,000 - Palmer Field Youth Safety Project - Lorain County
• $75,000 - Wilson Bruce Evans Historical Project - Lorain County
• $50,000 - James Day Park Renovation Project - Lorain County
• $100,000 - Brownhelm Township Schoolhouse Park Improvements - Lorain County
• $150,000 - Showse Park Revitalization - Lorain County
• $100,000 - Union School Park Improvements - Lorain County
• $10,000 - Lorain County Fairgrounds Helipad - Lorain County

"I am proud to have secured funding to support projects that create meaningful opportunities for my community," said Manning.

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 awaits consideration from the House Finance Committee before moving to the House floor for a vote.