Local nonprofits ask Butler County for funding; resident raises concerns about draft data center rules
Jul 21, 2026
Representatives from Core Community Augusta requested $10,000 from the county and Cerebral Palsy Research asked for funding after missing the budget hearing; a resident delivered written concerns about draft Data Center regulations during public comment.
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Representatives of two local nonprofits on July 21 asked the Butler County Commission for direct financial help. Heather Plaza and Mark Kenyon of Core Community Augusta introduced their organization's programs and requested $10,000 in county assistance; the Board members asked questions and Plaza and Kenyon responded. Patrick Jonas and John Cuffe from Cerebral Palsy Research attended to request funds after being unable to appear at a prior budget hearing.
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