Trumbull County approves 75% tax abatement for Charles Manufacturing expansion

The Trumbull County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 25, 2026, to approve an enterprise-zone agreement granting Charles Manufacturing Company a 75% property tax abatement for 10 years to construct a roughly 1,350-square-foot office addition at 3021 Sper Avenue in Warren.

Commissioners said the abatement is aimed at stimulating local economic activity and supporting a family-owned manufacturer that plans to expand payroll. Commissioner Bernard praised the company and framed the decision as part of the county’s economic development work, saying, “Trumbull County is open for business.”

Nick Coggin of the Trumbull County planning office told the board that the county’s authority over the agreement’s terms (length and percentage) is limited after a municipality approves an enterprise-zone submission, but he said the board can disapprove if administrative procedures were not followed. “You can disapprove if we did not follow administrative processes, if we failed to notify the school districts, if we failed to put together an agreement, if we failed to get the estimated appraisal,” Coggin said, noting the board’s discretion is procedural rather than substituting city terms.

David Wy of Lake to River Economic Development told commissioners he supported the abatement and described Charles Manufacturing as deeply rooted in the local supply chain.

The agreement passed after commissioners removed the item from the table and voted to approve it. The board recorded a unanimous vote in favor. The company’s parcel number and street address were presented during the meeting; city-level legislative approval from Warren was noted by commissioners as part of the record.

What’s next: the agreement will proceed as approved; commissioners said they expect the company to proceed with the planned expansion and to report back as appropriate.