Conor Morris
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Ideastream Public Media
Although a petition to ban all property taxes in the state won't be on the ballot this November, the effort has spurred a debate about how Ohio funds school districts.
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Organizers of the movement to abolish property taxes in Ohio didn’t gather enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot this fall. But the debate over property taxes is far from over. July 20-24, we’re diving into whether Ohio’s rising property taxes should be abolished, reformed or left alone.
Portage County's auditor and treasurer explain their office's role in determining and collecting property taxes, and how those funds are used in Ohio's townships.
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