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Why are property taxes so HIGH?

The reason why Ohio Property Taxes are the 8th highest in the country is more complicated than local levies passed.

Let's Take a Closer Look

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The Impact of Ohio's Income Tax Cuts

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Fact: Since 2005, Ohio income tax cuts have favored the rich.

Fact: For incomes > $647,000 taxes have been cut by $60,000/year.

Source: Policy Matters Ohio

Giveaways, Giveaways, & MORE Giveaways!

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  • ​Giveaways always to businesses, corporations and the rich​

  • Property taxes for businesses dropped from 54-32%

  • Property taxes for homeowners and farmers raised from 46-68%

  • Businesses get hundreds of tax credits, exemptions and grants and loans​

  • 7% inheritance tax in Ohio ended in 2013 for estates on amounts > $500,000 ​

  • $600 million for the billionaire owners of the Cleveland Browns

The Ohio Legislature and Governors did this.

Always Cuts, Cuts, Cuts to the poor & middle class

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  • Cuts to public schools yet > 1 billion per year to private school vouchers. ​

  • Cuts to free school lunches, Head Start, SNAP, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

 

The current Ohio legislature/Governor will do nothing to remedy these cuts. 

The burden has been shifted onto the Property Tax 

Who is responsible for the mess we are in?

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​1 Political Party made each decision that led us here

during 33 years of control in Ohio​​​

Make them pay at the ballot box!

​​​​​​​The flyers we provide for distribution urge Ohioans to finally fix the core problem and to stop chasing the symptoms. 

The flyers pictured here are available for download on our Download page. The flyers can be printed with 2 per sheet, and all can be printed in black & white or color.

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Editorial Akron Beacon Journal
Lawmakers try overriding voter's voice
April 19, 2026

Make sure to also check out this link from 

Ohioans to Protect Public Services

 

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