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Clark County hires special counsel to advise on JobsOhio-related tax-abatement incentives
Summary
The commissioners approved joining with the prosecutor to retain J. Caleb Bell of Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP as special counsel to advise on potential property tax abatement incentives tied to economic development projects and JobsOhio.
The Clark County Board of Commissioners on July 15 approved a resolution to join the county prosecutor in filing with the Court of Common Pleas to employ J. Caleb Bell of Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP as special counsel on potential property tax abatement incentives in conjunction with JobsOhio.
The resolution (2026-0551) specifically cites Ohio Revised Code authority for retaining outside counsel and was adopted unanimously. The board emphasized that formal actions were taken in open session and that deliberations complied with public-meeting rules.
During public comments, resident Diana Daniels asked whether legal counsel related to tax-increment financing would relieve taxpayers of long-term abatements. County Administrator Jennifer Hutchinson said, “I can say that the invoices will not be paid by the county, they will be paid by the developer.” The board offered assurances that incentive decisions are thoroughly researched before approval.
