Montgomery & Trumbull Commissioners Addressing Property Taxes

By Beth Blackmarr, Media Relations, Citizen for Property Tax Reform

Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith updated public officials on the state of property in the area on Thursday:

While there is not a single solution to our state’s property tax issues, implementing these proposals would help ease the burden on Ohio’s property owners,” Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith said Thursday. “Now is the time for the General Assembly to address the property tax crisis facing millions of Ohioans.”

County auditors: Tax relief needed for Ohio families

Local News, By Sydney Dawes, 23 hours ago

Link: https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/county-auditors-tax-relief-needed-for-ohio-families/RJ73JJAUDBFGNJCZHWPXGIEQDQ/

Excerpt from the article:

“We’re seeing double-digit growth (in value),” Nolan said. “While this continues, we’re going to tax residential homeowners out of their homes if we continue to see these increases.”


YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – “Mahoning County Commissioners say they are eager to work with their counterparts to the north to get some relief on property taxes in Columbus. “

Commissioners want to join forces to address property tax increases

by: Gerry Ricciutti, Posted: Jan 16, 2025 / 04:13 PM EST, Updated: Jan 16, 2025 / 04:13 PM EST

Link: https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/commissioners-want-to-join-forces-to-address-property-tax-increases/

Excerpt from the article:
“Mahoning County Commissioners say they are eager to work with their counterparts to the north to get some relief on property taxes in Columbus.

Commissioners have complained for months about re-assessed property values that caused tax bills to jump dramatically. Recently, Trumbull County Commissioners suggested passing a resolution asking state lawmakers to reverse tax hikes there.

On Thursday, officials in Mahoning County suggested commissioners in both counties need to work together.”


YIKES! Some Lucas County property owners may have had a surprise when they got their property tax bills:

‘I’m committed to fixing this’: Programming error led to major increases in some property values in Lucas County

Author: Megan Hartnett, Published: 6:52 PM EST January 16, 2025

Link: https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/programming-error-led-to-major-increases-in-some-property-values-in-lucas-county/512-f7dd198e-a876-4ec1-b726-875bd3ba46c3


LFC editorial opinion by Brian Massie




Categories: Community Activism, Lake County - General, Lake County Liberty Coalition, Northeast Ohio, Real Estate Taxes, Tax Levies

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