Boardman Township leaders call for property tax reform

Boardman Township leaders call for property tax reform

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) -- Boardman Township leaders are sounding the alarm over what they call an unfair and unsustainable property tax system in Ohio. In a press release and letter to lawmakers, township officials say local governments have been forced to rely too heavily on property taxes to fund essential services such as police, fire and road maintenance. With costs going up and limited support from the state, they say homeowners -- particula…