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County developmental‑disabilities boards warn new budget language could let commissions cut voter‑approved levies
Summary
The Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities told senators a provision in the budget would give county budget commissions overly broad authority to reduce millage tied to voter‑approved levies, risking long‑term services for people with disabilities.
Representatives of the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB) urged the Senate to remove or amend a budget provision that they said would allow county budget commissions to reduce millage on voter‑approved levies — potentially jeopardizing the reserve accounts county DD boards rely on to fund lifetime supports.
Adam Herman, testifying for OACB, said new language in the House substitute (sections 5705.32–35 as presented) would permit county…
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