Wayne and Holmes counties received generous allocations to fund a number of community projects under the 2021-2022 capital budget despite the economic downturn.
Ohio lawmakers passed a $2.1 billion capital budget at the end of 2020. In addition to community projects for each of the state s 88 counties, the budget includes $305 million for repairs, renovations and maintenance for public schools, $452 million for public colleges and universities, $280 million for local infrastructure, and $171 million for economic development and cultural projects.
Holmes County received more than $1.3 million for its community projects, the majority of which was allocated to the Holmes County Park District Trail. The park district received $1 million through the Department of Natural Resources to complete a gap on the Holmes County Trail between Glenmont and Killbuck.