3/28/19 – 3:58 P.M.

The important numbers in Hancock County are trending in good directions. That was one of the messages from the Hancock County Commissioners during their state of the county address today. Commissioner Tim Bechtol says they have money in the bank to take on big challenges…

Bechtol spoke about the quarter percent sales tax that recently expired. He said he expects to see more projects sooner rather than later.

Commissioner Brian Robertson covered developments in safety services. He says having a quarter percent of the sales tax set aside for jail and court improvements will pay off down the line…

Robertson added that it’s important to bolster safety services because too many criminals believe there’s not enough room in the jail to hold them for very long.

The Commissioners also talked about county operations. Bechtol and Brian Robertson said the county works very efficiently to keep costs down. They say that helps the county operate smoothly with one of the lower sales tax rates in Ohio.