04/16/2026

Ohioans to Protect Public Services formally launches

Since last year, CCAO has been actively involved in building a statewide coalition focused on raising awareness of the essential services funded by property taxes and the impact that a loss of this revenue stream would have on the vital services that Ohioans depend on every day. Our message continues to emphasize property tax reform, not abolishment.

Yesterday, the coalition, Ohioans to Protect Public Services, released new educational materials for your review and use. You can access these resources at ProtectPublicServices.org.

The website offers a growing library of information highlighting the programs and services supported by local property tax dollars. These include public safety, services for the developmentally disabled, infrastructure, and more.

Additional materials will continue to be added over time.

Providing our members with resources to support their local outreach has been a key priority for CCAO. We are encouraged by the continued growth of this bipartisan coalition, which now includes the business community, first responders, local governments, labor organizations, senior services, schools, developmental disabilities advocates, veterans groups, and many others.

CCAO members may find these materials especially helpful when engaging with their communities about the importance of local property taxation.

Please note that, while these materials have been reviewed by legal counsel and were found appropriate for member use, we recommend consulting your county prosecutor or other legal counsel if you have any questions about sharing them through official channels.

If you have questions concerning Ohioans to Protect Public Services, please contact Managing Director of Enterprise and Retirement Services Steve Caraway.