General Session - Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a general session on May 5, 2026, focusing on several procurement and funding resolutions. Key actions included approval of a $100,000 contract with CDW Government LLC for IT professional services, and a $3,525,000 agreement with the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote tourism and sports events in the region. The board also authorized funding agreements supporting homelessness services through the Kaleidoscope Youth Center, a $150,000 grant to the Neighborhood Design Center for youth workforce development in design-based learning, and a contract amendment with Freedom Equity Inc. to expand small business development and resource coordination via the Build Grow Go platform. These investments emphasize economic development, community engagement, and support for vulnerable populations, with a focus on measurable return on investment and strategic partnerships. All resolutions were unanimously adopted by the commissioners.