Summary
An Ohio group, Citizens for Property Tax Reform, is working to end property taxes in the state. They have collected over 100,000 signatures, aiming for 415,000 signatures to place the issue on the ballot next year. This effort comes as lawmakers pass bills offering property tax relief, but the group believes these measures are insufficient.
Key Facts
- Citizens for Property Tax Reform wants to abolish property taxes in Ohio.
- The group has collected over 100,000 signatures and aims for at least 415,000 to get the issue on the ballot.
- Ohio has the eighth highest property tax burden in the U.S.
- Existing property tax relief bills are seen by the group as inadequate.
- Two new bills were passed in Ohio to help reduce property taxes, offering credits and capping tax increases.
- The movement is volunteer-driven, with no major financial backers.
- If successful, Ohio would be the first state to eliminate property taxes entirely.
- Most Ohioans reportedly support removing property taxes, according to polls.
