North Cincy News

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland). The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects in addition to $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

Schmidt championed investments in local capital projects, including:

- $248,000 to construct four new pickleball courts at Miami Riverview Park.

- $150,000 to build the Dan Beard Skilled Trades Center.

“These transformative investments will continue to make Clermont County the best and safest place to work, live, and raise a family,” said Schmidt. “I look forward to seeing the positive effects of this legislation come to fruition throughout our great State.”

Schmidt also secured a record amount of more than $3.5 million in one-time funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund that will directly serve Clermont County and surrounding communities. This includes:

- $2.5 million to help rebuild the Goshen fire station.

- $400,000 to construct a community center at Milford Five Points Landing Park.

- $268,125 to construct a splash pad in Union Township.

- $250,000 to revitalize Nisbet Park Amphitheater.

- $132,000 to renovate Owensville Historical Society Museum.

In addition to these local investments, the legislation includes statewide capital investments of:

- $600 million for the School Building Program Assistance Fund.

- $400 million for the Public Works Commission Local Public Infrastructure and State Capital Improvement Program.

- $397.6 million for higher education projects around the state.

The Strategic Community Investment Fund was established in last year’s main operating budget. Due to conservative fiscal stewardship, funds were available for these additional projects beyond the traditional capital budget.

Substitute House Bill 2 now heads to the Ohio Governor for a signature.