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Smart Municipal Finance Solutions for Montgomery County:
Turning Vacant Land into Revenue Smart municipal finance solutions for Montgomery County begin with a simple idea: underused land should not remain idle. Across Dayton, Ohio and Montgomery County, Ohio, thousands of parcels remain underutilized. However, vacant land does not have to stay dormant. With the right municipal revenue strategy, these properties can strengthen neighborhoods
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Dayton Vacant Properties and Lost Tax Revenue:
Are We Fully Using Our Community Assets? Across Dayton and Montgomery County, thousands of vacant lots and distressed properties sit idle. These vacant properties often generate little or no tax revenue — yet they still require public services, enforcement oversight, and neighborhood maintenance. That creates an important question: Before raising property taxes on homeowners, are
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Florida House Approves Plan to Phase Out Property Taxes
What Can Ohio Learn? The Florida property tax phase out proposal is moving forward in the state legislature. The Florida House has approved a plan that could begin eliminating certain property taxes on homesteaded properties starting January 1, 2027 — if voters approve it. Read News Story Here The proposal is not final. Before it
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Harrison Township Trustees Meeting Recap
February 19, 2026 The Harrison Township Trustees Meeting on February 19, 2026 covered community recognition, operational township spending, and nuisance property hearings affecting local neighborhoods. With a noon meeting time, attendance was limited to a few residents, highlighting how difficult it can be for many people to participate during working hours. Still, consistent civic engagement
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Miamisburg City Council Meeting Recap
February 17, 2026 Professional, Engaging, and Transparent Last night I attended the Miamisburg City Council meeting — and before the meeting even began, something stood out. As attendees were taking their seats, a professionally produced highlight video of Miamisburg played on the monitors throughout the room. It was engaging, visually appealing, and immediately drew people
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Centerville City Council Meeting Recap:
February 16, 2026 I attended the Centerville City Council meeting on February 16. Despite a full agenda, the meeting moved quickly — approximately 30 minutes — with minimal public interaction. In fact, there may have been as many police officers in attendance as residents. While brief, a few items stood out. St. Leonard Development Plan
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When Ohio Government Officials Use Fear Tactics
Recently, a memorandum dated February 4, 2026, from the Ohio Office of Budget and Management was sent to Governor DeWine and municipal leaders warning that eliminating local property taxes would “catastrophically” defund schools, police, fire departments, and other essential services. This memo has sparked debate about Ohio government fear tactics and whether fiscal warnings are
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How to Participate in Your Local Council Meeting
(Step-by-Step Guide) If you want to learn how to participate in your local council meeting, the process is usually much easier than people expect. However, many residents still hesitate to attend. In fact, the same questions often come up when the topic is discussed: “I didn’t know I could go.”“What would I be able to
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Inside the Montgomery County Budget:
Where the Money Comes From and Where It Goes The Montgomery County budget is one of the most important financial documents affecting residents, homeowners, schools, and local services. Yet for many citizens, how the county budget works remains unclear. Understanding where county revenue comes from — and how it is allocated — is essential to
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What Happens to Schools if Property Tax is Eliminated?
This question comes up in almost every conversation about tax reform. More importantly, it deserves a serious and fact-based answer. Schools would not suddenly disappear. However, policymakers would need to change how they fund them. First, we need to understand how the current system works. Then we can evaluate what alternatives might look like. Start