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Franklin County commissioners hear 2027 funding requests from local community partners
Summary
At a March 30, 2026 study session, Franklin County commissioners heard 2027 funding requests from local nonprofits and community groups; most requests were level-funded from 2026, while a few sought modest increases. Commissioners will review recommendations ahead of an April 8 agenda item.
Franklin County commissioners met with representatives of community partner organizations on March 30 to review proposed 2027 funding requests, and commissioners said they will consider those recommendations for the April 8, 2026 agenda.
Jaimie Needham, executive director of CASA, requested $24,000 for 2027 and said recent volunteer recruitment allowed CASA to serve 24 children; the request is level-funded compared with 2026. Patrick Gardner, CEO of COF, joined by John Griffin, CFO of COF, requested $102,000, saying the organization’s fundraising supports renovation efforts at Thriftopia and that county funds are directed to Franklin County residents who lack other funding for COF services; the COF…
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