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Controlling Board approves $5 million observation tower at Great Seal Park after roll-call

State Controlling Board · January 12, 2026
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The State Controlling Board approved funding tied to an observation tower and interpretive elements at Great Seal Park after a roll-call prompted by Representative Stewart. The vote followed debate over whether the $5 million tower is the best use of capital funds versus deferred‑maintenance across the park system.

The State Controlling Board voted to approve an ODNR capital release that includes funding for an observation tower and interpretive elements at Great Seal Park after a roll-call requested by Representative Stewart.

Ryan Frazee, chief financial officer for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, told the board the department has previously received about $15.08 million in capital releases for the park and…

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