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Originally published July 24, 2024
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Belmont County officials are asking residents to renew the children’s services levy which goes on the ballot in November.
Commissioners said there will be a reduction in the levy amount for taxpayers but the quality and amount of services for children should not decline.
Belmont County Department of Job & Family Services Director Jeff Felton and BCDJFS Fiscal Administrator Jack Regis Jr. attended the Wednesday commissioners’ meeting to explain why the levy is so important.
They explained the levy has been in place since at least the early 1970s and provides funds to help abused and neglected children in the county. It also allows the county to draw monies from the state.
It enables us to do a lot of things with direct support. We can also leverage other funds to bring to Belmont County.
Jeff Felton, Belmont County Department of Job & Family Services Director
Regis emphasized the importance of community in child welfare.
It takes a community to raise a child and protect children. It is all of our responsibility as citizens in this county to protect children.
Jack Regis Jr., Belmont County Department of Job & Family Fiscal Administrator
Commissioner Josh Meyer thanked the Belmont DJFS staff for its work and use of levy money.
Kudos to the DJFS staff. This is money spent wisely. They do a fantastic job.
Josh Meyer, Belmont County Commissioner
Belmont DJFS plans to provide additional information to the public about the levy in the coming months.
