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A movement to abolish property taxes is gaining momentum. What could that mean for local governments and services?
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — In 2024, Beth Blackmarr saw her Lakewood home value jump from $182,000 to $299,000. “It was a 51.9% increase,” she said. “I nearly hit… Read More
2025 year in review: Property tax changes pass as the abolishment effort continues
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Of the nearly a thousand bills that were introduced in the state legislature this year, around 50 deal with property taxes. Several passed with… Read More
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Athens City Council may again put a tax increase before voters after the last one failed at the ballot
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council is considering putting another income tax increase on the ballot after the last one was rejected by voters. This time, the proposed… Read More
The Federal Hocking school board will consider laying off teachers to address projected budget deficits
By: David Forster
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) — The Federal Hocking school board may vote to cut teachers at its meeting next week to address budget deficits projected to begin this year and grow each… Read More
A proposed income tax increase in Athens raises questions about who pays for services
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council members got a blunt assessment of the city’s financial situation at their meeting Monday night. “The economy of Athens is not growing as… Read More
Alexander will not put a levy on the November ballot as its financial outlook improves slightly
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After two consecutive electoral defeats, the income tax levy to fund Alexander Local School District will not appear on the ballot in November. The… Read More
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A $21 million bond issue to pay for the new Athens High School is in the works
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents may see a bump in their property taxes as the Athens City School District plans to float a new $21 million bond issue this… Read More