Franklin County commissioner says county funds Stonewall Columbus as part of year-round inclusion work

During an interview tied to Pride Month, Commissioner Kevin Boyce said Franklin County provides financial support to Stonewall Columbus and participates in Pride activities to demonstrate the county’s commitment to equality and inclusion.

The host stated the county had "invested nearly $428,000" in Stonewall Columbus; in the same exchange Boyce referred to "$450,000" as an example of the county’s engagement. The interview did not reconcile those figures; both amounts are reported here as cited in the program.

Boyce framed the funding as carrying forward the historical mission of Stonewall and as consistent with Franklin County’s broader policy priorities around inclusion. "We are just carrying... that mantle forward and say who we are as a county," he said, adding that Central Ohio is one of the nation’s larger centers for LGBTQ community members.

The remarks placed the funding and Pride participation alongside the county’s mental-health and wellness initiatives. No formal vote, ordinance, or budget document was presented during the interview; the host and commissioner described the support as part of ongoing county practice rather than a newly adopted measure.

The interview closed with the host thanking Boyce for his advocacy.