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Beavercreek council candidates split over income tax, agree on preparing for property-tax changes
Summary
At a Beavercreek Women's League forum, city council candidates urged revenue planning amid possible state changes to property taxes; debate centered on a potential city income tax, infrastructure backlogs and preserving services for seniors.
At a candidates forum organized by the Beavercreek Women's League, those running for Beavercreek City Council urged preparation for possible state-driven property-tax changes and offered sharply different views on a proposed city income tax.
Several candidates said the city must diversify revenue streams in case the state reduces or eliminates property taxes. "We need to continue to have open communication about diversification of revenue, whether that means a modest income tax or other alternate forms of funding," said Sarah Bills, a council candidate, during her three-minute presentation.
Incumbent council candidate Glenn Duerer said revenue…
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