Multiple Ohio Department of Taxation analyses and state summaries find that roughly two-thirds (60% to 68%) of property-tax dollars are directed to local K12 education. The rest is distributed among counties, municipalities, townships, libraries, park districts, fire/EMS, water/sewer districts and other local governments. Fleeter said the revenue raised by property taxes funds the bedrock of Ohio's local services. We also have countywide human services that are funded through property taxes, he said.
Attorney Aleshire argues that the ballot language is misleading and does not clarify that the tax increase, if approved, would be permanent. He emphasizes that the City Council is attempting to mislead voters into accepting a significant tax hike.
In just one year, some homeowners faced almost double their home's value, leading to increased property taxes that threaten their homes with foreclosure if unpaid.
Residents of high-tax states suffered the most with the previous cap on state and local taxes (SALT), because their taxes far exceeded the cap, they were not able to deduct the full amount like residents in low-tax states.