Lakewood State Senator Celebrates Capital Budget Funding

LAKEWOOD, OH — The Ohio Senate approved the state's Capital Budget last week, paving the way for funding to flow into Lakewood projects.

State Sen. Nickie Antonio, from Lakewood, celebrated the budget's passing.

“At a time when Ohioans are struggling from the ongoing pandemic, this investment in our communities is absolutely critical,” Antonio said. “When we make the initial investment in the arts, trails, mental health accessibility and so much more, not only do our communities thrive, but we are able to put people to work today and further attract people and businesses who will continue to invest in our state tomorrow.”

Here are some of the Lakewood projects that will receive funding under the Capital Budget:

• The Beck Center, a performing arts and art education organization: $300,000
• City of Lakewood, Mental Health & Addiction Services: $250,000

Here are some of the other Cuyahoga County projects which received funding:

• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: $800,000
• Edna House, the longest serving residential program for women in Northeast Ohio: $150,000
• $2.25 million for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• $1.75 million for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Connector
• $1 million for the Bellefaire JCB Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital
• $1 million for the Playhouse Square Connor Palace Theatre
• $800,000 for the Severance Hall
• $750,000 for the Cleveland Museum of Art
• $250,000 for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
• $250,000 for the Cleveland Rape Crisis Centers
• $150,000 for the Cleveland African American Museum
• $100,000 for the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

The Capital Budget is awaiting a signature from Gov. Mike DeWine.