Legislative

CEAO's  2019 Legislative Program as adopted by the Legislative Committee, are of critical importance to counties in the state of Ohio. The Legislative Committee provides recommendations to our County Engineers on current issues and creates a biennial outline of legislative priorities that serve as a framework of our policy positions. 

Although Ohio is ranked 35th in the nation by geographic size, it has the fourth largest interstate network. The state is within a 600-mile drive of half of the nation's population and is considered a crossroads for America's manufacturing and agricultural industries. 

Every trip begins and ends on a local road. CEAO is here to collaborate with all to keep Ohio's transportation network open for business. 

 

Current Issues:

Every County Engineer is elected by the people. In the state of Ohio, in order to run for the position of County Engineer, the candidate needs to posses a license to be a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Professional Surveyor (P.S.).

All 88 Ohio counties currently have a dual-licensed County Engineer. Ohio County Engineers' unique qualifications provide a direct benefit to state taxpayers. By filling two roles, they save time, money, and resources. They're some of the most qualified and experienced public servants in the country.

There has been speculation that Ohio lacks qualified candidates, despite the fact that 13 new County Engineers were just elected who all proudly have their dual-licensure in engineering and surveying. This speculation has led to some people pushing for the requirement for the County Engineer to be a licensed surveyor to be eliminated.

Ohio's infrastructure should be should be under the care and attention of the best Ohio has to offer.

The people of Ohio should be proud of our dual-licensed County Engineers.

Tell your State Senators...Keep Ohio Qualified.

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