Preparing a Successful Bid for State Capital Budget Dollars Webinar
Monday, September 16th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Presented in partnership with Greater Ohio Policy Center & Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
With the passage of the state’s main operating budget, attention now turns to the state Capital Appropriations Budget, which will be introduced and passed in early 2020. The capital budget provides communities with the opportunity to seek state funding assistance for projects that involve the acquisition, construction, equipment, or renovation of buildings and other facilities that meet a defined “public purpose.” Communities – especially Ohio’s weaker market and smaller communities – must be prepared to “make their case” to secure funds for catalytic projects in their community.
This webinar will:
• Provide communities with a “101 on the Capital Budget”
• Highlight examples of small communities utilizing capital budget dollars for thoughtfully-planned projects, including their planning steps and process to secure funds
• Allow time for a Q&A for communities to ask questions
Speakers
Jason Warner
As the Manager of Government Affairs for the Greater Ohio Policy Center, Jason is responsible for representing GOPC at the Ohio Statehouse, advocating for the issues and policy positions central to the organization’s mission.
Jason brings more than 15 years of experience working in and around Ohio state government. For more than eight years, he served as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives. For the past eight years, Jason has worked as a policy advocate, working on issues including education, housing, transportation, community revitalization and brownfield redevelopment.
Jessica DeLong Bachman
As the Grants Administrator for the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, Jessica is responsible for approving appropriations for cultural projects in the biennial capital budget. Jessica has been working for the State of Ohio for 10 years, approving construction projects at cultural facilities throughout the entire state.
How Wi-Fi Can Revitalize Your Downtown Webinar
Wednesday, September 11th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Speaker
Katie Meyer
Katie Meyer is the Smart City Policy and Program Manager at Cincinnati Bell. In her role, Katie works with municipalities and organizations to navigate smart city planning and implementation. Prior to Cincinnati Bell, Katie served as the Executive Director of Renaissance Covington for nine years where she implemented public Wi-Fi, several large-scale creative placemaking initiatives, public events, and more. Under her leadership, Renaissance Covington earned the Great American Main Street Award from Main Street America for their preservation-based revitalization efforts. Katie has also served as a downtown revitalization consultant with Thomas P. Miller and Associates developing strategic plans in Hot Springs, Arkansas and Billings, Montana. In 2015, Katie co-authored Walking Cincinnati: 32 Walking Tours Exploring Historic Neighborhoods, Stunning Riverfront Quarters, and Hidden Treasures in the Queen City. Katie earned her M.S. in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from The New School in New York City. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Kentucky.
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