Richland County Month in Review: May

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in May:

·         Richland County celebrated National Public Works Week by showcasing a series of short videos that spotlight the important role of Richland County Public Works in keeping communities safe and connected.

·         The Richland County Conservation Commission named Rabbi Meir Muller, principal of the Cutler Jewish Day School, the 2017 Conservation Principal of the Year and David Kenga, science lab teacher at St. John Neumann Catholic School, the 2017 Conservation Teacher of the Year.

·         Richland County first responders were celebrated during National EMS Week with thank-you gifts from local hospitals, large banners displayed at the Administration Building and special events that highlighted the life-saving services EMTs and paramedics provide to residents.

·         More than 1,300 residents dropped off more than 67 tons of waste at Richland Recycles Day, Richland County’s annual, daylong recycle event held at the State Fairgrounds.

·         Richland County held six community outreach meetings to inform residents affected by the 2015 flood about how they can register for housing assistance through a federal grant allocated to Richland County for flood recovery.

·         China Hengshi Foundation Company, a fiberglass fabric provider, announced it is locating a facility in Lower Richland, a move that is expected to bring $11.1 million in capital investment and lead to 48 new jobs.

·         Richland County began repairing and replacing more than 30,000 trash and recycle roll carts that were determined to no longer be in working order after Solid Waste & Recycling performed a roll cart audit.

Richland County Community Development held four meetings and presented an online survey to residents to garner feedback about what housing issues are most important. This input will help the County improve housing opportunities.