State of the County Address

Fairfield County leaders came together for the 2026 State of the County Address to highlight the past year's accomplishments, share updates on ongoing projects and outline their vision for the year ahead. Watch the full address to hear from the Fairfield County Commissioners about the progress we're making, the priorities shaping our community and the work underway to keep our county moving forward.

What Happens at a County Commissioners' Meeting

The Fairfield County Board of Commissioners gather weekly to take care of the county’s business, and residents are invited to watch it happen.

The Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. each Tuesday, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 210 E. Main St. in Lancaster, unless otherwise noted. During these meetings, they discuss the county’s financial, administrative and operational business and hear updates from elected officials and department heads. Those updates give the board the information it needs to make well-informed decisions on behalf of residents.

Most of the decisions made at these meetings involve budgets and finances, contracts and purchasing, and administrative matters and appointments. Importantly, no single commissioner can act alone. Individual Commissioners have no independent decision-making power, so every action requires a majority vote of the board.

Because these are open meetings, residents can attend in person or join online. Anyone who wants to prepare ahead of time or catch up afterward can find agendas, minutes from past meetings and the online meeting link on the commissioners’ website at www.co.fairfield.oh.us/commish.



Attending a meeting is one of the simplest ways to see how decisions about your community are made, and we hope to see you there.

Fairfield County Fair

The 2026 Fairfield County Fair was another memorable celebration of community, tradition and local pride! Many county departments hosted booths throughout the week to share resources, information and services with residents. We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by to learn more about local programs and initiatives.

A special highlight of the week was the Commissioners’ purchase of the grand champion steer. Each year, the Commissioners use their personal funds to buy livestock at the fair in support of the young people, families and programs that make it such an important part of our community. This year, they donated the meat from the grand champion steer to The Foundation Dinners. Their support reflects a belief in the value of 4-H and FFA and the lessons young people gain through agriculture, responsibility and hands-on experience.



Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s fair such a success. We can’t wait to see you at the 2027 Fairfield County Fair!

Building Futures at the Fairfield County Workforce Center

The Fairfield County Workforce Center is helping students turn career interests into real-world opportunities through hands-on learning, industry-focused training and partnerships with local employers.

By providing the skills and experience needed to succeed, the center is preparing the next generation of skilled professionals and strengthening Fairfield County's workforce.



Watch the video to see how the center is helping students build their futures.

Learn more at FairfieldCountyWorkforce.com.

Fairfield County Health Commissioner Receives Distinguished Service Award

Fairfield County Health Commissioner Joe Ebel has received the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners' 2026 Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his years of dedication and contributions to public health.



The award honors his commitment to improving the health and well-being of residents throughout Fairfield County and Ohio. Congratulations to Joe on this well-deserved recognition and his continued service to the community!

Fairfield County Agencies Join Forces to Fight Hunger

A friendly competition made a meaningful impact as Fairfield County agencies came together to support the Fairfield County Hunger Alliance's "Hunger Games" food drive.

Fairfield County Job and Family Services partnered with the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities to encourage employees to donate food, collectively gathering an impressive 4,473 items for community members in need.

While the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities took home the top prize, both agencies demonstrated the power of collaboration and a shared commitment to helping Fairfield County residents.

On with Aunie: Fairfield County Fair

In this episode, Aunie Cordle, county administrator, talks with Doug Leith, immediate past president of the Senior Fair Board, and Rachel Sponseller, Junior Fair Board president, about their roles, how the boards work together and much more.

Meet Taylor Forquer, Finance Analyst

Taylor's responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, analyzing financial reports and explaining changes in financial results. By breaking down complex information into clear, useful insights, Forquer helps departments better understand their finances and plan for the future.

For Forquer, the most rewarding part of her job is solving problems and making complicated information easier to understand. She enjoys finding new ways to approach challenges and appreciates that her role provides continuous opportunities to learn.

Click here to read the full spotlight!

Meet Jason Boothe, Board Member for the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities

As a board member, Jason Boothe, chief executive officer of the Family YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County, provides oversight, supports the organization's mission and helps ensures that resources are used responsibly. The board represents a variety of community perspectives, including individuals who receive Fairfield DD services and parents of children who receive services.

Click here to read the full spotlight!

Regional Planning Commission

The Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is a member-driven planning organization that provides long-range planning for the county, implements the county’s subdivision, floodplain and building codes, administers the county’s Community Development Block Grant program, and provides zoning technical assistance to its member communities.

RPC Vacancies:

• Education Representative: The representative would ideally be from a K-12, technical or higher education establishment to represent the interest of the educational community in all RPC planning activities.
• Retail Merchant Representative: The representative would ideally own or work for a business that sells goods or services, including local retailers, e-commerce or wholesalers.
• Minority Representative: The representative would ideally be from or serve a minority population to represent minority views and interests in the community.

Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Fairfield County and at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to attend monthly RPC meetings. (First Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield County Records Center).

Click here to access the Board Member Application.