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Evendale council opposes elimination of property taxes in Ohio; adopts resolution 26-01 with one abstention
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 26-01 opposing the elimination of all property taxes in Ohio, citing the revenue role for police, fire, parks and schools; the measure passed as an emergency with one member recorded as abstaining.
The Village of Evendale Council adopted Resolution 26-01 as an emergency, formally opposing proposals to eliminate all property taxes in Ohio.
The resolution text — read in full at the request of a councilor — outlines the village's view that property-tax revenue funds essential services including police, fire, parks, recreation, libraries, public schools, courts and infrastructure, and says abolishing the tax without a responsible alternative would likely cause deep budget cuts and shift taxes to other sources. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the governor and members of the Ohio General Assembly.
The council adopted the resolution by roll call; one council member was recorded as abstaining. The meeting record includes some council-member discussion about terminology (questions about the difference between real-estate taxes and property taxes) and clarifies the village's position that wholesale elimination of property taxes would endanger local services. The resolution notes support for property-tax reform that protects essential services while addressing affordability concerns.
The resolution will be transmitted to state elected officials as the text directs.
