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County developmental-disabilities boards urge repeal of new budget-commission authority they say risks local levies
Summary
The Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities asked senators to remove language that would give county budget commissions new authority to reduce voter-approved millage, saying the change could jeopardize set-aside reserves used to fund long-term services for people with developmental disabilities.
The Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities told the Senate Finance Committee the budget bill contains language that would allow county budget commissions to reduce voter-approved millage levies in a way that threatens long-term funding stability for people with developmental disabilities.
"This provision is overly vague," testified Adam Herman on behalf of the association, explaining the bill’s language would permit county budget commissions to reduce millage "if the commission…
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