State Advocacy
It is essential that members of the Legislature and Administration understand the impact of policy decisions made in Columbus. CCAO engages with policy makers, the media, stakeholders, various community organizations, and the public about county government and the effect proposed legislation would have on counties.
County Advocacy Toolkit
The Toolkit is the product of work with the CCAO Legislative Advocacy Task Force and is intended to serve as a helpful touchpoint as CCAO members advocate on behalf of their county and the Association with state leaders.
County Activity on Policy Issues
The CCAO and member counties are active at the General Assembly to help educate the legislature on how bills could affect counties and to provide a first-hand prospective on issues pertaining to county government. The link below will take you to an archive of testimony offered by both CCAO staff members and county commissioners (both on behalf of the Association and on behalf of their individual counties) on a variety of bills during the 135th General Assembly.
Legislative Platform
The CCAO Legislative Platform is the Association's comprehensive legislative advocacy document, guiding Association staff on advocacy issues. Read it here!
Roster
Meet the commissioners, executives, and council members leading Ohio’s 88 counties and working to build a stronger Ohio.
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The Commissioners Handbook is your resource for understanding the basics of the roles, responsibilities, and powers that come with a position of leadership in county government.
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CCAO Members, along with the policy team, work to advance issues important to counties in front of both the General Assembly and the Executive Branch.
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