A Wednesday gathering of the Logan County Mayors Association in Bellefontaine drew two mayors plus other elected officials and community leaders, according to Peak of Ohio.
Sheriff Randy Dodds and County Engineer Scott Coleman addressed a November ballot measure to renew a half-percent sales tax, which Peak of Ohio reports adds 50 cents to a $100 purchase and supports road and bridge work. Approval would keep the rate unchanged.
Commissioner Greg Fitzpatrick described a county portfolio backed by about $14.1 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds. Plans include as many as 30 single-family homes with Habitat for Humanity of Logan County, repair or rebuilding of up to eight tornado-damaged homes, up to 20 affordable multifamily units, and water and sewer extensions.
A $1.27 million federal grant would renovate 315 West Auburn Avenue for the Logan County Transportation Facility, a building flooded in 2017. Work is expected to begin in early 2027 with completion targeted for July 1; service would launch with four vans and more expected in early 2028, operated with Bridges Community Action.
A $2.5 million Ohio Department of Transportation grant would pave and improve signage and drainage on the Simon Kenton Bike Path between Bellefontaine and Urbana.
Helen Norris of the county EMA said its 2027 budget is approved and staffing is full. Jara Everheart of Community Health and Wellness described school-based care in every district except Bellefontaine City Schools. Ben Vollrath announced a legislative breakfast with Senator Bernie Moreno next Thursday at 8 a.m. at Otterbein Green Hills, a November 4 Stars in Business Awards event at the Holland Theatre, and data center site visits with Bellefontaine council members.
Zanesfield Mayor Joe Fawcett reported 84 vehicles at the village car show, leaf pickup starting October 26 on Mondays through November 23, a December 6 Santa event at Firehouse Pizza and tree lighting, and a vacant council seat with residency and voter requirements. Bellefontaine Mayor Dave Crissman confirmed Papa John's, Jersey Mike's and Jimmy John's are coming and said officials are weighing the future of the former Old National Salt building on Main Street, where hoop building work continues.
The association meets quarterly; the next session is January 20, 2027, at 6:30 p.m., location undetermined.