City Council Approves Key Tax Agreement to Boost Local Economy

In a recent government meeting, council members discussed the adoption of Resolution 89-2024, aimed at renewing an income tax agreement to combat poaching in Summit County. The agreement, which has been in place for approximately 25 years, is designed to prevent local businesses from poaching each other’s employees by sharing income tax revenue. This renewal is particularly timely as it addresses changes in work patterns post-COVID, where many employees are now working from home, affecting how and where income tax is collected.

Economic developer Mister Dotson emphasized the urgency of adopting the resolution to secure points on the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) application, which is due soon. The council unanimously agreed to waive the third reading of the resolution and subsequently adopted it without objections.

Additionally, the meeting included public service announcements, notably a corn roast organized by the Norton Historical Society, scheduled for Thursday evening at the community center. The event aims to foster community engagement and will feature locally sourced corn from Cyberlings Farm.

Looking ahead, council members expressed a commitment to addressing flooding issues in the area, with plans to discuss potential relief measures in future meetings. There was also mention of a meeting for the Cider Ridge Homeowners Association on September 4, where updates on the Clark Mill Road project will be provided.

Council member Miss Lee took a moment to thank her colleagues for their condolences following the recent passing of her brother, highlighting the supportive nature of the council. The meeting concluded with a reminder about an upcoming NOPEC meeting on August 20, which aims to educate residents about natural gas pricing and aggregation options, as many community members have expressed concerns over rising energy costs.