Franklin County

“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” In this conversation, Michael Bivens sits down with County Administrator Kenneth Wilson and shares why civic engagement is more critical than ever for young people. He talks about how understanding who and what we’re voting for empowers us to influence the agenda. It’s about being in the know and holding our public servants accountable. We need to do more than just vote — we need to stay informed and follow up on promises made. Watch how influencers and notable voices are stepping up to bridge the gap between politics and young voters: https://lnkd.in/gB8MNffP

Join us for the next Convo with Crawley at the Reeb Center! We’re bringing the community together for an interactive conversation with Commissioner Erica Crawley, County Administrator Kenneth Wilson, and leadership from the Department of Economic Development and Planning. We’ll discuss everything from the 2024 Annual Action Plan to other key initiatives impacting Franklin County. This is your chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of our community!

Cybersecurity is essential in today’s digital world, and during #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, the Board of Commissioners is spotlighting this critical issue. Tune in later this week, for the latest Talk of The County podcast where our County Administrator, Kenneth Wilson, speaks with Franklin County’s experts on how they’re managing cybersecurity threats and keeping residents’ information safe. Watch this clip from last week's general session and join the conversation to learn how you can protect yourself and your community. #TeamFranklinCounty #FranklinCountyBOC #FranklinCountyMedia #TalkOfTheCounty #EveryResidentEveryDay

The rest of the nation is learning, more and more, about the things that we already know. There's no place like Franklin County. 🍁

We're proud to announce that Franklin County has been honored by Business First in the 2024 Building Columbus Awards! The James A. Karnes Corrections Center has been recognized in the "Best New Medical Project" category. This award celebrates outstanding new construction projects that exemplify excellence in design, development, and construction and make a significant impact on our community through investment, job creation, and revitalization.   Learn more about the award and the region's best new real estate projects here: https://lnkd.in/gienWKqG

Join the conversation on mental health. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Franklin County Office of DEI hosted a Lunch & Learn, led by Perla Martinez, M. Ed., featuring Jessica Fannin from the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Jess shared powerful insights on recognizing the signs of suicide risk, communicating effectively with those in distress, and accessing resources to support mental health. Let’s break the stigma and create a more supportive community. Watch the full session and subscribe to all of our Franklin County Media channels by following this link: https://lnkd.in/gf-wWaip #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #CommunitySupport #FranklinCounty #DEI #MentalHealthMatters

Have you heard the latest episode of #TalkOfTheCounty, hosted by Kenneth Wilson? In it, Yohannan Terrell, founder of the Columbus Fashion Alliance, sits down with us to talk all about the opportunity that fashion provides Franklin County and how Columbus is one day, going to be a force in the industry. Full Video: https://lnkd.in/e7-XQpEQ Audio: https://lnkd.in/eJuCwZPZ Or search “Franklin County Media” wherever you listen to podcast. #TalkOfTheCounty #FranklinCountyMedia #FranklinCountyBOC

Thank you, from County Administrator Kenneth Wilson, to #TeamFranklinCounty, the best local government team in Ohio. You keep our community moving forward by serving every Franklin County resident every day, and we salute you during this Public Service Recognition Week. #PublicService

In October 2023, the National Association of Counties launched its Equity + Governance Task Force, with members from counties nationwide working on inclusive policies. Recently, our Franklin County Administrator, Kenneth Wilson, and Chief Economic Equity and Inclusion Officer Damika Withers, MPA joined other task force members to discuss supporting county efforts in advancing inclusive policies and practices for all residents. Learn more about the task force's initiatives at https://lnkd.in/guUw9236 #NACo #EquityTaskForce #InclusivePolicies #CommunityEquity #NACo #BuildingInclusiveCommunities

Kenneth Wilson, who has served as our Franklin County Administrator since 2015, will join the OCMA Board in July. Administrator Wilson previously served as the President of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio. He has served as the Chair of OCMA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee since 2022, and previously served as the Co-Chair of the Membership Services Committee. https://lnkd.in/g6wVXEeQ