On November 3, Ohioans elected Dr. Amy L. Acton to serve as the 71st Governor of the State of Ohio.
Dr. Acton and her running mate, Lt. Governor-elect David Pepper, and the rest of her administration will take office on January 11, 2027.
As Governor-Elect Acton and her team prepare to take office, Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) has prepared a transition briefing document, Revitalizing Ohio: A Blueprint for the Next Governor of Ohio to Build Stronger Communities. This file includes analyses and recommendations to help enhance the administration’s agenda, specifically on:
Brownfields and their potential to repurpose already-developed land, grow Ohio jobs and businesses, and improve air and water quality, especially in black and brown neighborhoods where brownfields are disproportionately located
Ohio’s legacy cities, like Youngstown and Toledo, where two-thirds of Ohioans live and which generate nearly 60% of the state’s GDP. These places have been the home of many working class Ohioans and have great potential to “come back” with the right supports
Housing, especially policies and tools that will remove costly barriers to new and redeveloped houses, so that all Ohioans can access quality, affordably-priced homes
Transportation solutions, that will reduce millions of dollars in current and future funding liabilities, while also ensuring Ohioans can get to school, work, healthcare, and beyond
You can read the full memorandum and policy recommendations by downloading a PDF copy of the report above.