ISSUE 2
Public Works Amendment on Ballot
On May 6th, Ohio voters will be asked to vote on Issue 2 – the Renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program. Voter approval of State Issue 2 will allow issuance of general obligation bonds up to $250 million per year over 10 years to fund grants and loans for local infrastructure improvements across the state of Ohio and will create an estimated 35,000 construction jobs. Issue 2 relies on existing state revenues and does not raise taxes.
Since Ohio voters first approved the program in 1987, it has provided funding for more than 19,000 critical infrastructure projects and upgrades to local roads and bridges, wastewater treatment systems, water supply systems, solid waste disposal facilities and storm water and sanitary collection, storage, and treatment facilities across all 88 counties. In the current 10-year cycle, $2.3 billion has been awarded to 1,084 local governments for 4,490 projects benefiting municipalities, counties, townships, and other subdivisions across the state.
Funding for this program relies on voter approval about every 10 years. House Joint Resolution 8 cleared the Ohio General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support in December 2024, making way for the renewal to be placed before voters in the May 6, 2025, election. The last voter renewal of the program was on May 6, 2014, receiving support from 65% of the electorate.
Because of the important local improvements Issue 2 will create, it enjoys wide support from county commissioners, mayors, township trustees and fiscal officers, county engineers, legislators of both political parties, businesses, and labor organizations. The Board of Washington Township Trustees urges all residents to get out and vote on this important legislation.
Reprinted from: The Ohio Township Association, Legislative Alerts 3.7.25
OTHER LOCAL MEETINGS
NEVILLE VILLAGE 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE
The Village of Neville will hold their public meetings for fiscal year 2025 at the House of Refuge Church, located in the Village of Neville at 7:00 pm on the following dates:
- Monday, January 6th
- Monday, February 3rd
- Monday, March 3rd
- Monday, April 7th
- Monday, May 5th
- Monday, June 2nd
- Monday, July 7th
- Monday, August 4th
- Monday, September 8th
- Monday, October 6th
- Monday, November 3rd
- Monday, December 1st
For more information regarding Neville Village, please contract Rob Gastrich, Mayor at 513-519-0742.
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MOSCOW VILLAGE 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE
The Village of Moscow will hold their public meetings for fiscal year 2025 at the River Valley Community Center, 30 Wells Street, Moscow, OH 45153 at
6:00 pm on the following dates:
- Monday, January 6th
- Monday, February 3rd
- Monday, March 3rd
- Monday, April 7th
- Monday, May 5th
- Monday, June 2nd
- Monday, July 7th
- Monday, August 4th
- Tuesday, September 2nd
- Monday, October 6th
- Monday, November 3rd
- Monday, December 1st
For more information regarding the Village of Moscow, please contact Alan Ausman, Administrator at 513-553-4200.
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.....WHAT'S THAT?
WHAT IS THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION?
This program provides a reduction in property taxes. Qualifying seniors or permanently and totally disabled Ohio homeowners who occupy their own home are eligible to receive a $25,000 reduction applied to the taxable value of their home which results in a reduction of taxes owed.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION?
If you are 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled and have an Ohio adjusted income less than $32,800 you may complete the Homestead Exemption Application Form, then file it with the Auditor's Office at 101 E. Main Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103. The form is also available at www.clermontauditor.org.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE CURRENT HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION?
Any Ohio resident homeowner who meets any one of the following:
- Is at least 65 years old; OR
- Is totally and permanently disabled as certified by a licensed physician or psychologist, or a state or federal agency; OR
- Is the surviving spouse of a person who was receiving the previous Homestead Exemption at the time of death and where the surviving spouse was at least 59 years old on the date of death; AND
- Has an Ohio adjusted gross income less that $32,800
To qualify, an Ohio resident also must own and occupy a home as his/her principal place of residence as of January 1st for the year for which they are applying for either real property or manufactured home. For individuals who own more than one home, the principal place of residence is the home where the person is registered to vote and is the person's place of residence for income tax purposes.
If you are a totally disabled veteran you may qualify for an additional reduction in property taxes. Please contact the Clermont County Auditor's Office at 513-732-7150 for information.
Information provided by the Clermont County Auditor's Office.