Committee4Children

Supporting Issue 46!

The Franklin County Children Services 2024 Levy!

Issue 46!

To help keep children safer and families stronger, Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is asking voters to approve a 1.9 mill renewal with a 0.6 mill adjustment. The levy will cost $1.75 per month more than the current tax rate (based on $100,000 taxable property value).

The 2.5 mill FCCS levy is Issue #46 on the General Election Ballot.

Our Chairs

“It is our honor and a privilege to serve as chairs of the 2024 FCCS Levy Campaign. As we were approached to consider this honor, we reflected on what the agency means to us and are pleased to share our story about our journey with FCCS.”

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E. Gayle Saunders, APR, is the Founder & CEO of The Saunders Public Relations Group. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Gayle is a nationally renowned expert in public relations, reputation management, crisis communications, and community engagement. She has held key positions in both the public and private sectors, including roles at Columbus Public Schools, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, and The Ohio State University. Gayle is recognized for her leadership and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and has received numerous awards for her impactful work in the community.

Jerry Saunders Sr. is the Chief Executive Officer of Africentric Personal Development Shop Inc. (APDS), an innovative behavioral healthcare agency. With over two decades of leadership at APDS, Jerry specializes in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders and programming for domestic violence perpetrators. He has a long history of community service, serving on numerous boards and receiving multiple awards for his contributions. Jerry is committed to supporting children and families through his work and leadership in various community organizations.

Franklin County Children Services was called upon to help more than 26,000 children last year alone. The agency supports children and families through prevention, protection, placement, and permanency programs. Franklin County Children Services continues to evolve in the ways they keep children safer and make families stronger for longer.

Why It Matters!

2024 Levy Facts

Understanding Issue 46

To help keep children and families stronger for longer, Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is asking voters to approve a 1.9 mill renewal with a 0.6 mill increase property tax levy. The levy will cost $1.75 per month more than the current tax rate (based on $100,000 taxable property value). The 2.5 mill levy will be Issue #46 on the November 5 ballot.
The agency is supported by two 10-year levies that account for more than 72% of the agency’s total funding.
FCCS is the agency mandated to help children and families through prevention, protection, placement, and permanency programs; 26,000 Franklin County children and families needed FCCS’ help last year.
FCCS has not asked voters for a millage increase for more than 20 years. Without increased support, the agency will be forced to cut existing services starting as early as 2026-2027.