💻 Highland County upgrades sheriff's software despite budget concerns. County commissioners approved moving the Highland County Sheriff's Office system to the cloud with CentralSquare, delaying payment until 2026 to accommodate budget constraints. The $137,364 upgrade includes Centerline AI at no extra cost for five years, improving cybersecurity and future-proofing their technology. Meanwhile, officials expressed concern about the state's July 1 deadline for required MARCS radio upgrades, as they await radio IDs from the backed-up state system. Sheriff Sanders emphasized the importance of planning for technology that will remain relevant five years from now.
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💰 Highland County celebrates record-high sales tax receipts and foster care progress. The county collected a staggering $765,118.79 in May, surpassing the previous year by 7.12% and bringing the 2025 year-to-date total above $4 million. Local foster care programs are showing positive trends with fewer children in care and three newly licensed foster homes added to help local kids. Meanwhile, airport projects are moving forward with FAA approval, though one construction bid is on hold due to lack of responses. County commissioners also addressed ongoing issues with the records storage building construction, approving some change orders while denying others.
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🏠 Ohio's affordable housing faces devastating budget cuts. The state budget bill (HB 96) threatens to eliminate county contributions to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, jeopardizing crucial support for low-income housing initiatives. YS Home, Inc. Executive Director Emily Seibel testified against the provision, noting the fund has provided $2.5 million for affordable rental projects in their rural area. Without this funding, Home Inc. would need to find alternative sources for $1.4 million to complete The Cascades housing development. These state-level threats come amid national housing budget cuts, including potential slashes to HUD rental assistance programs by 43%.
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