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Updated: February 28thAs the Joint Committee on Property Taxation Review and Reform continues its work in the legislature, CCAO will share materials shared with the committee here, including links to recordings of its hearings. This page will be updated after each hearing. |
Jail project survey shows more than $2.2 billion needed for jail projects across the state, as increasing inmate populations with drug addiction issues, mental health conditions, and female inmates drive need for new and improved facilities. |
Attendees heard from Rear Admiral Peter Cressy on leadership styles, learned about emerging county issues such as community solar, adult-use cannabis, cyber security, and more, and had a chance to talk with legislative leaders such as Speaker of the House Jason Stephens and Senate Majority Whip Theresa Gavarone. |
Issue Spotlight takes a deep dive into an important issue facing counties today. In this installment, we provide a brief explainer regarding the complex mechanism of property tax reduction factors. |
Counties now have more flexibility regarding the size of ADAMH Boards. Read on to see recommendations from both CCAO and the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA). |
Issue Spotlight takes a deep dive into an important issue facing counties today. In this installment, we begin a look at property taxation with important definitions to know and a highlight of the authority that the board of commissioners has to rollback inside millage. |
Issue Spotlight takes a deep dive into an important issue facing counties today. In this installment, we discuss the changes made in the latest state budget to implement the Next Generation 9-1-1 system and requirements that counties must meet. |
CCAO's Policy Team will host a webinar on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Register today! |
Webinar to be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM. Register today! |
The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) commends and sincerely thanks the members of the Ohio General Assembly for their support of House Bill 377, which among other provisions, enacts Governor DeWine’s historic proposal for investing in Appalachian Ohioan provides funding to counties for the August 2nd primary election. |
The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) deeply appreciates the inclusion of $50 million for county jail facilities in the state capital appropriations substitute bill released today. |
Written by Frank Hatfield, CORSA Risk Manager |
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