From The Dispatch: Suburbs pondering tax hikes By Elizabeth Gibson and Robert Vitale Columbus residents’ verdict on higher income taxes also will apply to hundreds of thousands of their suburban neighbors. What’s more, the decision made in Ohio’s biggest city… [Read More]
Press Release: City Officials Ask Voters To Support Revenue Plan Imploring voters to maintain core city services, Columbus city officials announced they will ask Columbus voters to support a 0.5 percent tax increase on the August ballot. Mayor Michael B…. [Read More]
From The Dispatch: 6% fall in tax receipts could force more service cuts By Robert Vitale Less than two months after approving a 2009 budget that slashed city services, Columbus officials worry they might need to cut some more. City… [Read More]
From The Dispatch Daily Briefing Blog: Most voters OK with a tax increase Posted by Catherine Candisky, Statehouse reporter A majority of Ohioans favor a tax increase to avoid severe cuts in state services, according to a new poll released… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Columbus’ request for $37 million, tax money unwelcome By Martin Rozenman and Robert Vitale Columbus wants a piece of the profit from a development planned just outside its border, and it’s threatening to fight federal aid for… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Advisory group pitched $250 million worth to cover $120 million hole By Robert Vitale You might end up paying higher taxes. You might get a bill for trash pickup. You might see red-light cameras flashing off tickets… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: City officials pitch income-tax jump for Nov. 3 ballot By Robert Vitale Columbus officials began laying out the case last night for a citywide income-tax increase that looks more and more like it’s headed for the Nov…. [Read More]
According to this report on MSN Real Estate, Columbus is the 9th most highly taxed city in the country. The study directly cites documentation from the federal Office of Revenue Analysis. The four taxes used in the study include income… [Read More]
wtte28.com wrote Ohio pols give thumbs-up to moviemaker tax breaks December 18, 2008 State lawmakers have approved tax credits for the film industry, hoping to encourage moviemakers to spend their money in Ohio. The Ohio Senate on Wednesday voted… [Read More]
Columbus Dispatch wrote Pay lanes could pave way on I-70 Wednesday, December 17, 2008 By Debbie Gebolys Pay lanes on highways could be in central Ohio’s future. Recommendations outlined yesterday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters that are separately being… [Read More]
blog.cleveland.com wrote Armond Budish floats urban revitalizing idea Posted by Aaron Marshall November 20, 2008 Ohio House Democrats are looking to tackle urban revitalization issues and targeted tax credits for businesses that create jobs when they seize control of the… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Columbus leaders kick off school tax campaign Posted by Simone Sebastian on September 24, 2008 A string of Columbus leaders stood at the podium in a Weinland Park Elementary School classroom today to push Issue 75… [Read More]
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