Richardson Appointed to Joint Committee on Property Tax Review, Reform

COLUMBUS – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) has been appointed to the Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform. The committee will work to submit a report to the General Assembly by December 31, with recommendations to reform state property tax law.

“There is a great deal of work needed to be done to review our outdated property tax policy and to find solutions that will help reduce the property tax burden placed on hard working Ohioans,” said Richardson. “To be part of the Commission is a big responsibility that I take very seriously.  My goal is to make a difference by rolling up my sleeves, collaborating with my colleagues, and problem solving to find meaningful solutions to the challenges we face.”

The committee will begin their work on curbing Ohio’s increasing property tax issues with testimony from the Ohio Department of Taxation and Legislative Service Commission at their first meeting scheduled for Jan. 10.

The committee consists of five Representatives and five Senators who will hold regular hearings and make recommendations on pending legislation relating to property taxation.

Members from the House on the committee include Representatives Bill Roemer (co-chair), Bride Rose Sweeney, Dan Troy and Tom Young. Senators on the committee include Senators Louis Blessing (co-chair), Hearcel Craig, William DeMora, George Lang and Sandra O’Brien.

“To protect vulnerable Ohioans, we need to work together to find effective and accurate long-term solutions for property tax assessments,” said Roemer. 

“Local government has used a band aid approach to solving increasing property tax evaluations,” said Young. “This approach is a detriment to citizens and is forcing homeowners out of their homes all because of consistent increases in property taxes.”

The committee will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 10:30 a.m. in an Ohio House Hearing Room.