News briefs: Schaffer sworn in as part of 135th General Assembly

COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) was sworn in recently as a member of the Ohio Senate in the 135th General Assembly. He represents the 20th District, which includes Fairfield and Licking Counties and part of Perry County.

"It is a continued honor to represent the people of the 20th Senate District," Schaffer said. "I eagerly look forward to working with my colleagues to continue to make Ohio a fantastic place to live and work."

Schaffer returns to the Ohio General Assembly as a veteran legislator having served in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. Schaffer has championed many legislative issues including small business development, protecting the Second Amendment, implementing tax cuts for Ohioans, shielding vulnerable populations from predators, and supporting law enforcement and first responders.

The opening ceremony can be viewed on OhioChannel.org. The 135th Ohio General Assembly will run through Dec. 31, 2024.

Schaffer held a perfect attendance record for the 134th General Assembly, not missing any votes, Senate sessions, committee hearings, or meetings throughout the year.“Showing up for my district and the people who I represent is something I take very seriously and have pride in,” Schaffer said on his perfect attendance. “I am thankful for the opportunity to continue to represent them in the years to come.”During the 134th General Assembly, Senator Schaffer chaired the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and co-chaired the Public Assistance Benefits Accountability Task Force. Included among the many bills sponsored by Senator Schaffer in the 134th General Assembly was Senate Bill 16. This legislation enhanced protections for first responders and their families, codified Ohioans’ Second Amendment rights during a declared emergency, added mandatory sentencing for the crime of importuning a minor, expanded our statewide emergency alert system, and more. Senate Bill 16 was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate with strong bipartisan support and has been sent to Governor DeWine for signing.

Auditor’s office makes 2022 Board of Revision files available for online access

LANCASTER – The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office has made all 2022 Board of Revision filesavailable online. This is an effort to maintain transparency and provide an efficient way to answer publicrecords requests.

Due to recent changes in the law resulting from HB 126, the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office hascreated this new access to help address an anticipated increase in the number of public records requests.A self-service page houses a collection of all Board of Revision public record documents includingcomplaints, counter complaints, exhibits, and evidence received by the Fairfield County Board ofRevision from December 1, 2022, to the present date. The data is updated with newly-receiveddocumentation approximately every 24 hours.

Carri Brown, County Auditor, stated “We in the County Auditor’s Office are ready to meet publicrequests for information using our dedication to technology and customer service. In addition, the newaccess for Board of Revision complaints helps to maintain internal records in an organized manner.”The files can be accessed here: https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/auditor/BOR/.

Please note, as of the date of this release, no Board of Revision complaints have been filed. Thedeadline for complaints to be received by the office is March 31, 2023.

Questions regarding the Board of Revision can be directed to boardofrevision@fairfieldcountyohio.govor (740) 652-7030.

Meetings

The Village of Carroll Service Committee members will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the municipal building, 68 Center St. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a memorial plaque for Jimmy Benson and any other business brought before the committee. The council meeting will follow at 7 p.m.

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