MANSFIELD — In March, Richland Source published an editorial urging government officials to “slow way down” when it came to American Rescue Plan funding.
The American Rescue Plan provides an opportunity to dramatically improve life in north central Ohio. Richland, Ashland, Knox and Crawford counties will receive $54 million combined. City governments in Mansfield, Ashland, Mount Vernon and Bucyrus will take in another $31 million.
We asked for deep, thoughtful conversations about how these funds might be invested in the communities they serve.
The editorial also urged government officials to think outside themselves and seek expert advice.
Together with the moral and financial backing of the Richland County Foundation and the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, we’re pleased to offer some help in that department.
Click here to register for a unique community event
Please join us Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. to visit with experts from the Greater Ohio Policy Center about the best use of American Rescue Plan funds. Their mission is to champion revitalization and sustainable growth in Ohio communities.Â
We’ve invited every single local elected official in our coverage areas to attend.Â
The GOPC will make a short presentation and leave ample time for questions – that’s where you come in. The Richland Source team will moderate polls and questions during the event.Â
Now is not the time for incremental changes or quick decisions made in a vacuum behind closed doors with little or no public input.
It’s time for everyone to participate in the conversation — business and industry leaders, charitable foundations and non-profits, entrepreneurs, health care leaders, educational leaders, union leaders, and yes, local residents.
We hope to see you there.
