Commissioners News:

FAIRFIELD COUNTY RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION, COMMISSIONER FIX HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP EFFORTS
Fairfield County and its Comprehensive Plan have been recognized with two reputable awards celebrating the County’s leadership in planning, community development, and regional collaboration.

Press Release: 04.17.25

FAIRFIELD COUNTY TO CELEBRATE SUNSHINE WEEK
The Fairfield County Board of Commissioners will celebrate Sunshine Week, March 16 – March 22, 2025.

Press Release: 03.18.25

FAIRFIELD COUNTY WELCOMES EMERALD PLACE: A LANDMARK AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Fairfield County is proud to announce the development of Emerald Place, a 216-unit income-aligned housing community that will bring high-quality, affordable living options to Lancaster. Developed by LDG Development LLC, this project represents their first venture into the Ohio market.

Press Release: 01.21.25

FAIRFIELD COUNTY UTILIZES AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING TO INVEST IN STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES
The Fairfield County Commissioners utilized more than $30 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to set the county up for long-term success with strategic investments in infrastructure, community support, housing and economic development.

Press Release: 01.15.25

FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE SERVICE RATE FREEZE FOR COUNTY UTILITIES CUSTOMERS
The Fairfield County Commissioners are pleased to announce a freeze on both water and sewer usage rates. The current water and sewer rates for Fairfield County Utilities will remain the same for customers through 2025.

Press Release: 01.14.25

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
The Fairfield County Board of Commissioners has been awarded a Neighborhood Revitalization Grant for PY 2024 under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). This grant will fund various community improvements within the Village of Breman. The Fairfield County Commissioners are also providing a portion of its PY 2024 CDBG Allocation Funds towards these projects. The total project amount for all the proposed improvements is $800,900.

Press Release: 01.02.25

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVES 2025 BUDGET
Today, the Board of Fairfield County Commissioners approved the county expenditure budget for 2025. The 2025 general fund budget, which covers expenditures for daily operations of county services, was approved at $68.5 M, an approximate 5.3% decrease from the current budget, which included several one-time capital projects, such as the Sheridan Center and other capital improvements.

Press Release: 12.12.24

FAIRFIELD COUNTY ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM
Fairfield County citizens in the Villages of Baltimore, Millersport, and Rushville, as well as the Townships of Pleasant, Richland, and Walnut, have begun receiving notice in the mail of the Fairfield County Electric Aggregation Program renewal. The new term for AEP customers will be from January 2025-December 2025 with a fixed rate of $0.07097/kWh. Citizens in the areas listed previously will be receiving an opt-out letter from Constellation in the mail. If you wish to participate in the program, then no further action is required. If you wish to not participate, either return the form in the pre-addressed stamped envelope, call Constellation at 844-465-2201, or visit www.constellation.com/oh-fairfieldcounty. A sample of the opt-out form is available through the link below.

Sample Form: Opt-out

FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE NEW BRAND FOR TRANSIT SYSTEM
During the State of the County, the Fairfield County Commissioners announced they were engaging the community and inviting residents to participate in the “Brand the Bus” initiative to find a new name for the transit system. They wanted a name that would highlight the benefits that Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit provides its passengers, whether it’s getting them to their jobs, medical appointments, or other essentials in life that necessitate transportation.

Press Release: 10.24.24

CLERK OF COURTS RECEIVES NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Branden C. Meyer, of Pickerington, Ohio graduated from the nationally recognized Court Management Program of the Institute of Court Management of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).

Press Release: 09.19.24

LANCASTER-FAIRFIELD PUBLIC TRANSIT JOINS FAIRFIELD COUNTY AS OFFICIAL DEPARTMENT
The Fairfield County Commissioners are pleased to welcome the Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit (LFPT) as an official county department. This strategic transition aims to enhance public transportation services and ensure more efficient, accessible, and reliable transit options for the residents, visitors and workforce of Fairfield County.

Press Release: 07.01.24

FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE 10% DISCOUNT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND VETERANS
The Fairfield County Commissioners are proud to offer a new discount program designed to assist senior citizens and veteran customers of utility services. The Senior and Veteran Assistance (SAVA) Program will provide qualifying customers with a 10% monthly reduction on water and sewer services.

Press Release: 06.20.24

FAIRFIELD COUNTY ANNOUNCES APPLICATION FOR USDA GRANT SUPPORTING REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS
Fairfield County is pleased to announce its application submission for the Regional Food System Partnerships Program, a USDA grant through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP).

Press Release: 05.08.24

FAIRFIELD COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES – PROTECTIVE SERVICES SELECTED AS ONE OF EIGHT COUNTY AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT PRACTICE IN ACTION TOGETHER

Last week, Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) announced the launch of a new shared practice model, Practice in Action Together (PACT). This new practice model was identified as a key component for modernizing Ohio’s children services agencies. Eight county agencies were selected to begin implementation of PACT, one of which was Fairfield County Job and Family Services – Protective Services.

Press: February 12, 2024

FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONER JEFF FIX ELECTED TO THE CCAO 2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) announced the election of the following commissioners and county executive to the CCAO Board of Directors for a two year term beginning in 2024.