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Senator Gavarone Announces Investments Into Northwest Ohio

Senator Gavarone Announces Investments Into Northwest Ohio
June 4, 2026
Theresa Gavarone News
 

COLUMBUS—State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) announced the investment of $3.7 Billion to support local projects across Ohio, including millions into the 2nd Senate District. These dollars were included in Senate Bill 450, the Capital Budget Bill, which was passed by the Senate yesterday.

“I am thrilled to see the state continuing to invest in our local communities,” said Senator Gavarone. “These capital dollars will help push some of these projects over the finish line and I look forward to seeing the real impact in my district.”

The Capital Budget invested into the following projects across the 2nd Senate District:

  • Erie County
    • Sandusky State Theatre Restoration
    • Kelleys Island Community Park Improvements
    • Vermilion Town Hall Fine Arts Renovation
    • Sandusky Lions Park Improvements
  • Lucas County
    • Pacesetter Park Inclusive Playground
    • Sylvania Seney Park Improvements
    • Whitehouse Park and Monument Upgrades
    • Waterville Historical Society Parking Lot
  • Ottawa County
    • Port Clinton Waterworks Park Improvements
    • Genoa Civic Theatre Improvements
    • Ottawa County Fairgrounds Safety & Energy Project
  • Wood County
    • BGSU Law Enforcement Training Center
    • Grand Rapids Townhall Theater
    • Northwood Inclusive Playground
    • Bowling Green Chessie Circle Trailing extension
    • Pratt Land Grand Park Project
    • Enright Park Improvements
    • Joint Watershed Greenhouse and Research Lab
    • Owens State Center of Emergency Preparedness
    • Perrysburg Township Park

The legislature generally passes a Capital Budget every two years, funding improvements to public services and facilities across the state, including schools, infrastructure, and mental health and addiction facilities. Senate Bill 450 includes:

  • $645 Million for the Public Works Commission
  • $611 Million for the School Facilities Commission
  • $425 Million for Higher Education Institutions
  • $385 Million for the Department of Behavioral Health
  • $265 Million for the Department of Natural Resources

The Capital Budget now goes to the Ohio House for further consideration.


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