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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clermont County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Veterans Village Housing Project
The Veterans Village is moving along: streets and underground work are done and walls are going up on 19 buildings plus a community center. The original plan called for 28 buildings, and more fundraising is needed.
Union Commons Living Conditions and Maintenance
Residents of Union Commons spoke out about severe mold, electrical issues, failing HVAC systems, and lack of responsiveness from property management and health inspectors.
Housing Study Implementation and Growth Management
Residents advocated for increased county focus on affordable housing, sustainable shelter options, and resources for victims of domestic financial abuse.
Data Center Development and Transparency
Residents expressed concerns about data center projects and the need for public transparency and involvement in local government decisions.
Children's Protective Services Levy and Funding Crisis
The county approved supplemental funds to help the prosecutor's office hire an experienced attorney dedicated to prosecuting child sex abuse crimes, addressing a surge in cases.
Clermont County Airport Master Plan Overview
Consultants presented the final airport master plan, which maps out future hangar space, runway extensions, and taxiway updates with an estimated $28.7 million price tag funded mostly by federal grants and private investment.
Williamsburg Township Area 1 Community Reinvestment Area
The county created a new tax incentive zone in Williamsburg Township to encourage economic development and property investment.
Building Department Staffing and Plan Review Backlogs
Clermont County is seeing record growth and building permits, but staffing shortages have left the building department stretched thin. To prevent long delays for builders and developers, the commissioners expanded a contract with private plan-review firm XPEX LLC to speed up reviews.