Ohio property tax repeal campaign preparing to collect signatures

Ohio property tax repeal campaign preparing to collect signatures

Ballot petition signature collection. Photo by WEWS.In a short meeting, the Ohio Ballot Board signed off on a proposed constitutional amendment abolishing property taxes in the state. The only question before the board was whether the proposal contains one or multiple amendments. Supporters contend lawmakers have been unwilling or unable to make significant enough changes as property taxes climb. But critics warn eliminating that revenue stream …