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Clermont County commissioners warn state budget changes could cut local revenue; cite House Bill 335
Summary
In member comments the commissioners said a potential state change to inside millage and other tax proposals could reduce county revenue by about $19 million; they encouraged residents to contact state legislators and referenced House Bill 335.
BATAVIA, Ohio — In member comments at the June 11 meeting, Clermont County commissioners warned that pending state budget actions — including proposals to alter inside millage calculations and broader property‑tax changes cited in House Bill 335 — could materially reduce county revenues.
Commissioner David L. Painter said discussions at the state level could cut the county’s inside millage revenue by “just a little bit shy of $19,000,000” if certain proposals proceed. He urged residents to contact their state representatives and senators, and said commissioners want state funding mechanisms to continue to support county services.
Commissioner commentary noted that the state House and Senate were in conference committee on the budget and that any changes to inside millage could prompt conversations about replacements such as sales tax, which county leaders said would be undesirable. The commissioners flagged broader movement across the state to change property‑tax structures and suggested residents follow House Bill 335 for details.
Why it matters: Changes to inside millage or other state tax policy would affect county budgets and potentially services that Clermont County funds, the commissioners said; they characterized the possible effects as large and urged civic engagement.
No formal board action or vote accompanied the comments; the remarks were delivered during member-comments time at the end of the meeting.
