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Activists press county commissioners on petition to abolish Ohio property taxes; commissioners hear but take no action
Summary
Multiple residents urged Mahoning County commissioners to support a citizens'led petition to amend the Ohio Constitution to abolish property taxes; speakers said they collected thousands of signatures and emphasized senior hardship. Commissioners acknowledged comments but did not vote or direct staff on policy changes.
Mahoning County commissioners on Aug. 7 heard several members of the public urge support for a citizens'led petition to abolish property taxes in Ohio, but took no formal action.
Speakers told the commissioners they are collecting signatures for a constitutional amendment that would remove the property tax as a funding mechanism. "Our small group of 3 has held 14 public signings, gathering well over 2,000 signatures since June 1," said Lucy Fabio, who identified herself as a Poland Township resident and activist. Mike Young, a candidate for Mahoning County commissioner…
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