Commissioners News:

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.