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Erie County awarded $200,000 jail security grant, administrators thank staff and sheriff

Erie County Commissioners · June 4, 2025
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Summary

County Administrator Hank Solowiej announced a $200,000 Jail Security Grant from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and thanked staff and Sheriff Sigsworth for their work in securing the award.

County Administrator Hank Solowiej told Erie County Commissioners on June 4 that the county has been awarded a $200,000 Jail Security Grant through the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Solowiej publicly acknowledged the contributions of Steve Westcott and Sheriff Sigsworth in securing the grant. The meeting record does not specify the exact planned uses of the funds; Solowiej expressed appreciation to staff and the sheriff for their efforts in obtaining the award.

The county will record the grant in its financial reports and follow the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's grant requirements for use and reporting.