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(1841-2021)

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Economic Development Committee

Chair serves on the Richland County Developmental Corporation and the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission.

Chair: Morgan Henton
Members: Dennis Graves, Cynthia Given
Meetings: As needed

IT Committee

Guides the County’s technology priorities, from cybersecurity and equipment to software and support, making sure systems are secure, up to date, and budget-conscious.

Chair: Morgan Henton
Members: Cynthia Given, Travis Paddock
Meetings: As needed

Labor Relations & Personnel Committee

Oversees negotiations with the county’s Laborers Local Union.

Chair: Travis Paddock
Members: Alexis McFarland, Cynthia Given
Meetings: As needed (especially for contract negotiations)

Finance Committee

Reviews budgets, expenses, and financial plans to help ensure the County stays on track financially and uses taxpayer dollars responsibly.

Chair: Steve Schonert
Members: Alexis McFarland, Travis Paddock
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm
Location: RCSO conference room

Public Health & Safety Committee

Chair serves the county on the ETSB/911 (meets monthly on the first Thursday at 9:00 am at the RCSO conference room) and the JEDS committee (meets as needed).

Chair: Cynthia Given
Members: Steve Schonert, Brian Vanblaricum
Meetings: 1st Thursday of every month at 8:30 am
Location: RCSO conference room

Facilities Management Committee

Oversees the maintenance, repairs, and improvement of County buildings and grounds to keep facilities safe and functional for public use.

Chair: Dennis Graves
Members: Travis Paddock, Steve Schonert
Meetings: As needed

708 Mental Health Committee

We support mental health services and programs in the County, helping connect people to the care and resources they need.

Interim Chair: Steve Schonert
Board Reps: Cynthia Given
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 pm
Community Members: Cheryl Colwell, Linda Bookwalter, Margaret King, Lauren McClain, Julie Fehrenbacher-Hill

Road & Bridge Committee

Focused on the maintenance and improvement of County roads, ensuring transportation routes are safe and reliable.

Chair: Brian VanBlaricum
Members: Travis Paddock, Dennis Graves
Meetings: 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm
Location: County Highway Garage