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Franklin County greenlights plan to increase casino tax share to fund Nationwide Arena improvements

Franklin County Board of Commissioners · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a resolution to increase the county share of casino tax revenues paid to the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority from 32% to 50% by 2029, contingent on state funds and bond issuance; one commissioner abstained.

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 6 to increase the county’s eventual share of casino tax revenue directed to the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority from the current 32% to 50% by 2029 to support renovation and modernization of Nationwide Arena.

Zach Tolarick of the Office of Management and Budget presented the proposal and said the allocation of additional…

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