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Findlay

NicknameApodo
Flag City, USA“Ciudad de la Bandera de EE. UU.”
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NicknameApodoNamed on Flag Day 1968 and by a 1974 congressional resolution: City of FindlayNombrada el Día de la Bandera de 1968 y por una resolución del Congreso de 1974: Ciudad de Findlay

Checked Oct. 28, 2026.Verificado el 28 de oct. de 2026.

BudgetPresupuestoGeneral fund, 2024, auditedFondo general, 2024, auditado

Every dollar the City of Findlay’s general fund took in during 2024, and what it paid for. The general fund pays for the city’s day-to-day work; water, sewer (water pollution control), airport, swimming pool and parking run on their own funds and are not in this picture.Cada dólar que recibió el fondo general de la ciudad de Findlay en 2024, y en qué se gastó. El fondo general paga el trabajo diario de la ciudad; el agua, el alcantarillado, el aeropuerto, la piscina y el estacionamiento tienen fondos propios y no están aquí.

Swipe the chart to see where the money goes →Deslice el gráfico para ver a dónde va →

Findlay general fund 2024: where the money came from and where it wentMunicipal income taxes: $31,887,989 (65%)Property and other local taxes: $3,787,228 (8%)Charges for services: $2,259,212 (5%)Fines, forfeitures and settlements: $1,376,222 (3%)State and federal money: $3,216,565 (7%)Investment earnings and interest: $2,392,142 (5%)Drawn from reserves: $1,459,181 (3%)Other sources: $2,476,799 (5%)Police and fire (public safety): $19,211,860 (39%)General government: $13,957,282 (29%)Public health: $986,130 (2%)Parks and recreation: $2,694,906 (6%)Capital projects: $5,683,405 (12%)Debt payments: $31,621 (0%)Moved to other city funds: $6,290,134 (13%)Municipal income taxes$31.9 million · 65%Property and other local taxes$3.8 million · 8%Charges for services$2.3 million · 5%Fines, forfeitures and settlements$1.4 million · 3%State and federal money$3.2 million · 7%Investment earnings and interest$2.4 million · 5%Drawn from reserves$1.5 million · 3%Other sources$2.5 million · 5%Police and fire (public safety)$19.2 million · 39%General government$14.0 million · 29%Public health$986,000 · 2%Parks and recreation$2.7 million · 6%Capital projects$5.7 million · 12%Debt payments$32,000 · <1%Moved to other city funds$6.3 million · 13%General fund$48.9 million
The numbersLas cifras
Money inIngresos
Municipal income taxes$31,887,98965%
Property and other local taxes$3,787,2288%
Charges for services$2,259,2125%
Fees, licenses and permits$330,2241%
Fines, forfeitures and settlements$1,376,2223%
State and federal money$3,216,5657%
Investment earnings and interest$2,392,1425%
Increase in value of investments$119,342<1%
Rental income$143,431<1%
Contributions and donations$102,000<1%
Refunds and reimbursements$1,182,4732%
Other$87,947<1%
Transfers from other city funds$511,3821%
Drawn from reserves$1,459,1813%
Impuesto municipal sobre la renta$31,887,98965%
Impuestos a la propiedad y otros impuestos locales$3,787,2288%
Cobros por servicios$2,259,2125%
Tarifas, licencias y permisos$330,2241%
Multas, decomisos y acuerdos$1,376,2223%
Fondos estatales y federales$3,216,5657%
Rendimientos de inversiones e intereses$2,392,1425%
Aumento del valor de las inversiones$119,342<1%
Ingresos por alquileres$143,431<1%
Contribuciones y donaciones$102,000<1%
Reembolsos y reintegros$1,182,4732%
Otros$87,947<1%
Transferido de otros fondos$511,3821%
Tomado de la reserva$1,459,1813%
TotalTotal$48,855,338100%
Money outEgresos
Police and fire (public safety)$19,211,86039%
General government$13,957,28229%
Public health$986,1302%
Parks and recreation$2,694,9066%
Capital projects$5,683,40512%
Debt payments$31,621<1%
Moved to other city funds$6,290,13413%
Policía y bomberos (seguridad pública)$19,211,86039%
Gobierno general$13,957,28229%
Salud pública$986,1302%
Parques y recreación$2,694,9066%
Proyectos de capital$5,683,40512%
Pagos de deuda$31,621<1%
Transferido a otros fondos$6,290,13413%
TotalTotal$48,855,338100%

Source: City of Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Ohio Auditor of State), page 44.Fuente: City of Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Ohio Auditor of State), página 44.

In the paperEn el periódico31 stories that name Findlay31 notas que nombran Findlay

Findlay City Council — Wednesday, Nov. 4 · agendaFindlay City Council — Wednesday, Nov. 4 · agendaNov. 6, 20266 de nov. de 2026Regional jail keeps ICE detainees over Lucas County’s objectionRegional jail keeps ICE detainees over Lucas County’s objectionIt also includes five beds allocated to Findlay, separate from the five counties.Oct. 30, 202630 de oct. de 2026Lucas early vote jumps 63% as mail deadline nearsLucas early vote jumps 63% as mail deadline nearsHancock County, home to Findlay, is up 58%.Oct. 28, 202628 de oct. de 2026Rep. Latta faces Shaver and Veloff in Bowling Green’s districtRep. Latta faces Shaver and Veloff in Bowling Green’s district…Crawford and Wyandot counties and part of Wood and Richland counties, including Lorain, Elyria, Findlay, North Ridgeville, Bowling Green and Avon Lake.Oct. 26, 202626 de oct. de 2026Letter puts Findlay railroad bridge $1.6 million under budgetLetter puts Findlay railroad bridge $1.6 million under budgetOct. 24, 202624 de oct. de 2026Fire asked for four posts, none in the proposed budgetFire asked for four posts, none in the proposed budgetFindlay council, TuesdayOct. 23, 202623 de oct. de 2026Findlay pulled its AI ordinance on a voice voteFindlay pulled its AI ordinance on a voice voteOct. 23, 202623 de oct. de 2026Findlay turns flood-prone land into a prairieFindlay turns flood-prone land into a prairieOct. 22, 202622 de oct. de 2026MC Tank driver sprayed at 1266 Progress Ave. in 2025MC Tank driver sprayed at 1266 Progress Ave. in 2025An Aug. 28, 2024 roadside inspection at the Findlay scales found an MC Tank vehicle's manholes or valves not closed or leak-free, and a hazardous-material release from its…Oct. 22, 202622 de oct. de 2026West Millgrove and Leipsic men die in Putnam County crashWest Millgrove and Leipsic men die in Putnam County crashThe semi's driver, a 47-year-old Findlay man, was eastbound; the patrol did not say whether he was hurt.Oct. 21, 202621 de oct. de 2026A North Main thrift and antiques store gets Findlay’s ribbon ThursdayA North Main thrift and antiques store gets Findlay’s ribbon ThursdayOct. 13, 202613 de oct. de 2026State gambling agents seize 28 machines from Findlay game roomState gambling agents seize 28 machines from Findlay game roomOct. 11, 202611 de oct. de 2026Most towns facing a data center this year said no or pausedMost towns facing a data center this year said no or paused…Twp., Allen Co. Google County tax break and Lima water deal, 2025; under construction 4 MARA · Findlay MARA (its own bitcoin mining) Bitcoin-mining center running since 2024; no local vote found 5 QTS · Van Wert Not announced…Oct. 11, 202611 de oct. de 2026Van Wert County · New DNA tests ordered in a 1982 murderVan Wert County · New DNA tests ordered in a 1982 murder…from the family-room area and from two floor joists in the master bedroom of a mobile home in Findlay that belonged to John Willier.Oct. 7, 20267 de oct. de 2026Toledo-area unemployment fell to 4.3%, but 3,469 fewer people had jobsToledo-area unemployment fell to 4.3%, but 3,469 fewer people had jobs…OhioMeansJobs Within 20 miles of Toledo 6,710 OhioMeansJobs Within 20 miles of Findlay 2,632 OhioMeansJobs Within 20 miles of Tiffin 2,449 OhioMeansJobs Within 20 miles of Lima 2,184 OhioMeansJobs All of Ohio…Oct. 3, 20263 de oct. de 2026Three priests walk 70 miles from Rosary Cathedral to Carey, starting todayThree priests walk 70 miles from Rosary Cathedral to Carey, starting today…and ends at Holy Family in North Baltimore; Wednesday reaches St. Michael the Archangel in Findlay about 5 p.m. for Mass.Sept. 27, 202627 de sept. de 2026Eastwood and Clay both win Friday night with 31 seconds leftEastwood and Clay both win Friday night with 31 seconds leftClay beat Findlay 29–28 in the Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division opener, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion with 31 seconds remaining.Sept. 26, 202626 de sept. de 2026Ohio’s report cards split achievement from progress across 17 local districtsOhio’s report cards split achievement from progress across 17 local districtsFindlay City fell to three.Sept. 17, 202617 de sept. de 2026Bills by two northwest Ohio representatives are now Ohio lawBills by two northwest Ohio representatives are now Ohio lawOne of its two sponsors is Ty Mathews, a Republican from Findlay; the other is Nick Santucci, of Niles.Sept. 16, 202616 de sept. de 2026Findlay rewrites its data center zoning, and both boards put off the voteFindlay rewrites its data center zoning, and both boards put off the voteSept. 12, 202612 de sept. de 2026A body from the North Baltimore reservoir is identifiedA body from the North Baltimore reservoir is identifiedThe body pulled from the North Baltimore Reservoir in Wood County in August has been identified as a Findlay man, WTOL reported Friday afternoon.Sept. 11, 202611 de sept. de 2026A Findlay barbershop that hid freedom seekers joins the National Park Service’s Network to FreedomA Findlay barbershop that hid freedom seekers joins the National Park Service’s Network to FreedomSept. 7, 20267 de sept. de 2026A Findlay father is asking why the dog went in first.A Findlay father is asking why the dog went in first.Aug. 24, 202624 de ago. de 2026Findlay releases the body camera: 92 commands over 50 minutes before officers killed Holden SmithFindlay releases the body camera: 92 commands over 50 minutes before officers killed Holden SmithAug. 17, 202617 de ago. de 2026Findlay pulled a data center briefing after residents asked what it was for.Findlay pulled a data center briefing after residents asked what it was for.Aug. 14, 202614 de ago. de 2026The university picks its ground: $1.2 billion, 144 acres on the Huron River — and a township that says it will fightThe university picks its ground: $1.2 billion, 144 acres on the Huron River — and a township that says it will fightFindlay debated a data-center ordinance for an industrial zone that contains, by the city's own count, zero qualifying parcels.Aug. 13, 202613 de ago. de 2026The data-center ledger gains a rare entry — a township that won a round:The data-center ledger gains a rare entry — a township that won a round:In a month when Oregon petitioned, Findlay debated an empty zone, and Ypsilanti Township drew a $1.2 billion neighbor it cannot zone against, Middleton's commission just…Aug. 13, 202613 de ago. de 2026Season notes:Season notes:FAIRGROUNDS · FARM PROGRESS (JUNE 10) LE SUR — FINDLAY, LIMA & THE HIGH GROUND SOUTH The south's hardest news is the Findlay police shooting, carried in full under Cops & Courts above.Aug. 11, 202611 de ago. de 2026An officer killed a man outside a Findlay motel; the state is investigatingAn officer killed a man outside a Findlay motel; the state is investigatingAug. 11, 202611 de ago. de 2026Findlay wants your read on data centers.Findlay wants your read on data centers.Aug. 4, 20264 de ago. de 2026Jeep's parent swings back to profit — on North America's back, and Toledo'sJeep's parent swings back to profit — on North America's back, and Toledo'sFor the region's supplier base, the week ahead is the real report card: Marathon Petroleum (Findlay) reports Tuesday, Owens Corning Wednesday, Dana (Maumee) Thursday — the hometown earnings gauntlet, all in one week.July 31, 202631 de jul. de 2026
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