County Commissioners Association of Ohio

Start off your week with CCAO's Spring 2026 edition of County Leader, our online magazine! Learn how counties are leading on economic development, land use planning, and much more. Read it here: https://ow.ly/jsXI50Z6hJX

Thank you to Marion County for hosting the CCAO/CEAO Central District meeting today! Members discussed economic development policy and learned about Marion County’s downtown redevelopment efforts. Our speakers shared several stories about historic landmarks and buildings being restored and preserved by community wide efforts.

This Memorial Day, CCAO remembers with gratitude the men and women who gave all for our country and freedoms.

Congratulations to Ottawa County Clerk Theresa Elder on her retirement following 32 years of service. The Ottawa County Commissioners celebrated Theresa today with a proclamation in her honor and declared today "Theresa Elder Day" in all of Ottawa County. We wish you the best!

Pictured: Ottawa County Commissioners Mark Coppeler, Donald Douglas, Elder, former Ottawa County Commissioner and State Representative Steve Arndt, and Ottawa County Commissioner Mark Stahl

Forty-six counties have Brownfield Remediation Grant set-aside funding remaining! If your county is highlighted in blue on the map below, you have funds remaining. Find out how much, and how to send in applications, here: https://ow.ly/U8Nz50Z1bRh

Great connecting with the Darke County Commissioners in Versailles, where the motto "People, Pride and Progress" comes to life. Strong counties are built through teamwork, vision and a shared commitment to serving residents.

Pictured: Darke County Commissioners Marshall Combs and Aaron Flatter, CCAO Executive Director Cheryl Subler, Darke County Commissioner Matthew Aultman, and CCAO Policy Analyst Kenton Dresbach

Happy Election Day, Ohio! Our elections wouldn't be possible without the dedication of our county boards of elections staff and the thousands of poll workers serving across the state. Thank you for your commitment to a fair and smooth election process. 🗳️

As National County Government Month comes to a close, we express our gratitude to our elected county officials and county employees who work hard every single day to provide critical services that shape everyday life. We are grateful for your hard work and dedication to Ohio. Thank you!

CCAO and CORSA staff attended the Delaware County Commissioners’ State of the County event yesterday. The commissioners highlighted the success of various county programs, including the Stepping Up Initiative and infrastructure projects.

The commissioners expressed appreciation to Commissioner Barb Lewis for her leadership and service to the county. Commissioner Lewis will retire at the end of 2026 after 12 years in office.

The presentation also included an educational video from Delaware County Auditor George Kaitsa on property tax reforms. View the video here ➡️ https://ow.ly/1gyM50YR7Sl

Pictured: CORSA Managing Director John Brownlee, CCAO Executive Director Cheryl Subler, Delaware County Commissioners Jeff Benton, Barb Lewis, and Gary Merrell, CORSA Assistant Director Frank Hatfield

⏰ Deadline is fast approaching!

The 2026 Ohio Counties Scholarship application deadline is just around the corner—don’t miss your chance to apply.

Since 2023, the CCAO Research and Educational Foundation has invested $30,000 in 15 young leaders across 14 Ohio counties—helping prepare the next generation of public servants.

🎓 Five scholarships will be awarded
🗓️ Application deadline: May 1
📄 Apply today at: CCAO.org/foundation

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