By Brian Massie, A Watchman on the Wall We have been speaking and writing about the sexennial revaluation for property values in Lake County for quite some time. Significant property tax increases will become a reality for many residents this… Read More ›
“Mahoning County Commissioners say they are eager to work with their counterparts to the north to get some relief on property taxes in Columbus.”
“”If you are seeking more than a $50,000 reduction in value, the Board of Revision must notify the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) under the Ohio Revised Code. CMSD’s Board of Education can make a “counter complaint” and argue against the value reduction.”
Your home value / by the total residential value for your taxing district is multiplied by the total tax to be collected to determine your share of the tax burden.
““I think property tax reform is the big one. It’s not new, but it’s one that really didn’t get a lot of movement because there are so many moving parts in changing tax laws.”…Jerry Cirino…State Senator (R-18th District)
Lake County has $78,426,541 in cash and securities.
“Thanks to Commissioner John Plecnik for being the loudest voice to stand up for our seniors.”…Patrick Henry
If you cannot make the event,, you can watch it live on Ohio Political News’ Rumble channel.
“Real Estate Tax Reform will be an issue that OCA will work on in 2025 with citizens groups across Ohio. Inflation and the cost of living are bearing down on our seniors, those on fixed incomes, and young families as they struggle to pay for the essentials.”…Chris Long
““They who can give up essential Liberty to obtain a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” – Benjamin Franklin
Former Ashtabula Auditor Dave Thomas has been recently elected as the State Representative District 65.
State Committee spent over one year, created an 836 page report that made no changes to the Ohio property tax law.
“This report does not actually provide tax relief; instead, it offers possible solutions for lawmakers to pursue.”…Natalie Fahmy NBC4.com
Are the Lake County Commissioners united in their support for seniors?
Ohio State Legislators must make drastic changes to existing property tax legislation.
Save Our Seniors is our battle cry against the ever-increasing property taxes.
Are you just going to let them take your home, or will you fight back?
“All of Lake County owes a great debt of gratitude to Laura for her service as a Laketran Trustee. Laura was a great leader and an amazing human being.”…Commissioner John Plecnik
Concord residents in the Riverside School District will see a significant rise in their property taxes in 2025 due to the sexennial revaluation giving huge increase to the County, Riverside School District (20 mill floor), and to the Township.
Was the Holden Center a drain on the finances of Lakeland Community College and a waste of taxpayers’ money?
By Brian Massie, A Watchman on the Wall, An independent Populist Here is an article that tries once again to explain the complex Ohio property tax law.
Property tax reform will happen one proposal/bill/resolution at a time…Citizens for Property Tax Reform
Here is a recorded podcast hosted by Chris Long of Ohio Christian Alliance. His guest is Greg Lawson of the Ohio Buckeye Institute.
We have also provided a suggested letter that can be emailed or mailed to your legislators.
We thank Lakeland Community College for their transparency with the citizens of Lake County.