FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR DR. CARRI BROWN INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP SUCCESS
We are pleased to announce Dr. Carri L. Brown, Fairfield County Auditor, was recently inducted into the National Society of Leadership Success.
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.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR TO PRESENT AT COUNTY AUDITORS CONFERENCE
Members of the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office will be attending the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio Winter Conference in Dublin, Ohio, on November 13-15. The Conference will include educational and networking sessions about real estate assessment, financial reporting, weights and measures, technology, and leadership. Fairfield County Auditor, Dr. Carri L. Brown, will be presenting a session on leadership in government. More than 100 delegates are expected to attend each session. All County Auditors are members of the Association in Ohio.
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.
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.
DR. CARRI L. BROWN EARNS “EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP” AWARD
Today, Dr. Carri L. Brown, Fairfield County Auditor, was honored by the Association of Government Accountants with an Excellence in Government Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Central Ohio AGA conference held in Columbus, Ohio.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF AUDITOR OF STATE AWARD OF DISTINCTION
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce that Fairfield County has been awarded the Ohio Auditor of State Award of Distinction for the period ending December 31, 2023.
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).
BRAND THE BUS!
Help us to rebrand the name of Lancaster Fairfield Public Transit! Submit your best name suggestions.
*suggestions are due by September 27th.
*suggestions are due by September 27th.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR ANNOUNCES 2024 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Weights and Measures Excellence Awards. Six agricultural businesses throughout Fairfield County as well as the Fairfield County Agricultural Society and Bay Market/Bay Packing were recognized for their exemplary customer service, dedication to fairness in the marketplace, and excellent accuracy with Weights & Measures.
2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
AUDITOR’S OFFICE UNVEILS UPDATED HOMESTEAD APPLICATION WEB
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce an updated website for the Homestead Exemption Program. This website includes an overview of the state’s property tax reduction program, income eligibility requirements, links to forms, and a thorough FAQ section.
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.
PROTECTING OHIO’S VETERANS: FAIRFIELD COUNTY RECORDER LISA MCKENZIE CAUTIONS VETERANS TO BE AWARE OF EXPLOITATIVE PRACTICES
Fairfield County Recorder, Lisa McKenzie, and the Ohio Recorders’ Association (ORA) urges Veterans to be aware of exploitative practices targeting Military Veterans who are being charged for services that are available for free. DD214 Direct, a company based in Arizona, is currently soliciting veterans in Ohio to purchase a copy of their DD214 form for a fee ranging from $79 to $99. While this practice may be legal, Recorder McKenzie and other County Recorders across Ohio want to ensure that Veterans are informed about the free services they are entitled to.
