Washington County approves Land Reutilization Corporation after 2-1 vote
Jul 31, 2025
The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on July 31 to form a county Land Reutilization Corporation to return tax-delinquent properties to productive use; Commissioner James W. Booth opposed creating a new political subdivision without finalized rules and bylaws.
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted on July 31 to establish the Washington County Land Reutilization Corporation, a county land bank authorized under Ohio Revised Code Section 5722.02, effective the same day. The motion passed with Commissioners Charlie L. Schilling and Eddie D. Place voting in favor and Commissioner James W. Booth voting no.
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