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OP-Ed on T.I.F.’s

“Ohio has a chance to lead the way. By prohibiting TIFs for residential development, we can protect our public services, curb gentrification, and ensure tax dollars serve the common good.”…Les Carrier…Hillard City Councilman

Fairport Harbor Village Property Tax Renewal

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Fairport Harbor Village for the purpose of current operating expenses that the county auditor estimates will collect $185,656 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.6 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $57 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

Conditional Proponent Testimony of HB 427 by Mayor John Marra

“Meanwhile, ordinary Ohioans who opted out of smart meters already pay $25–$40 per month just to keep analog meters—paying extra for independence.
Now, HB 427 would expand the same system that enables remote control of their thermostats, appliances, and hot-water heaters. Yes, participation is labeled “voluntary,” but economic incentives make refusal unrealistic.”…Mayor John Marra