Delaware County, Ohio

The Delaware County Workforce Alliance (DCWA) is conducting a community survey about childcare needs and we need your input! Lack of access to quality, affordable childcare can be an impediment for those seeking good jobs and for those looking to hire good employees! The DCWA -- a working group of local educators, businesses, public officials and nonprofits -- is coordinated by the Delaware County Office of Economic Development and is dedicated to finding solutions. Click here to take the survey: https://lnkd.in/gmzk26RM

Today in session, the Commissioners proclaimed November as Adoption Recognition and Recruitment Month, honoring the vital role adoptive parents play in providing safe and loving homes for children. They also commended the Delaware County Department of Job & Family Services for ongoing efforts to recruit, train and license qualified adoptive families. While between 2,800 and 3,300 children in Ohio are currently in out-of-home settings awaiting adoption, only 15 are in the temporary or permanent custody of Delaware County JFS, a reflection of the department’s strong local support network. The Commissioners also heard from representatives of the Delaware Public Health District and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, who spoke about the upcoming World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This global observance honors the lives lost in traffic crashes and raises awareness about road safety. Locally, the SAFE Delaware County Coalition will mark the occasion with a ceremony on Friday at noon. During the event, a wreath will be displayed at the OSHP Delaware Post to honor each of the county’s traffic fatalities this year.

Delaware County Transit is offering four free FLEX rides (two round trips) per week for SNAP-eligible passengers to locations that provide food. If you have questions, please contact DCT at (740) 363-3355.

Delaware County will again participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans by displaying green lights outside the Historic Courthouse from Nov 4-11. Today in session, the Commissioners were joined by representatives from the Knights of Columbus who are encouraging residents and business owners to shine a light on the sacrifices of our service members by display green lights on homes and businesses throughout the county.

The Delaware County Regional Sewer District has issued an RFP, seeking bids for a Biosolids Hauling and Disposal partner. The deadline is 12 noon on Nov. 25. For more information and to obtain a downloadable copy of the RFP, go to: https://lnkd.in/gbdrVpvi.

Today in session, the Commissioners expressed their appreciation to Ferzan Ahmed for his distinguished service on the Delaware County Transit Board, recognizing his leadership during a period of record-breaking ridership growth. Ahmed recently concluded his tenure as Board Chair, having served in that role since 2021, a period which the Commissioners described as pivotal to the board’s strategic planning efforts. To celebrate his contributions, Executive Director Andy Volenik and now-Chair Bruce Luecke presented him with a cricket bat signed by the transit agency’s staff and a plaque recognizing his leadership, teamwork and vision.

We are working on a housing and community development plan for Delaware County. Your input is needed to help us determine how to allocate the funding available. Please take this seven-question survey by Oct. 24 and let us know what you think! Here is the link to the survey: https://lnkd.in/g9dvSC4A

The November general election has a ballot question for a renewal of Delaware County’s 9-1-1 operating levy with an increase of 0.05 mills.   Please note that these numbers reflect the actual cost to a property owner when state reimbursements for levies are included.   For more information about the levy, please go to: https://lnkd.in/ggGsMJaX

Today in session, the Commissioners were joined by Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel, Sheriff Jeff Balzer and a few of the County’s victim advocates to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Prosecutor’s Office and Turning Point recently hung purple ribbons along Sandusky Street in Delaware as a reminder of their commitment to supporting the victims of this specific and personal type of abuse.

The Commissioners are seeking applications for a seat on the Delaware County District Library Board. For more information and to submit an application by Oct. 22, please go to: https://lnkd.in/gakvXA5F.