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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Combs to call for statewide property value decrease
Press release from state Rep. Courtney Combs’ office, R-Hamilton (coming on the heels of county Auditor Roger Reynolds’ similar promise):
State Representative Courtney Combs (R- Hamilton) today announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at easing the financial burden placed on homeowners due to property value reappraisal increases.
Since property reappraisals are approaching up to a 12 percent increase in some Ohio counties while homeowners are experiencing a decline in the value of their home, Combs is taking action. His proposed legislation would provide a 10 percent property value reduction for all homeowners in the 2009 tax year. This reduction would mean a homeowner whose house is appraised at $100,000 would pay property taxes as if it were a $90,000 valuation.
“Many residents are suffering with higher property taxes even when their homes are declining in value,” Combs said. “I believe decreasing the property value by 10 percent will help provide Ohio residents with some much needed relief and will allow the reappraisal numbers to catch up to their fair market value.”
Across the country many states are addressing this issue of unfair and unrealistic valuations of home values. Ohio is among the highest in foreclosures and we must ease the pain for property owners. His plan will allow for similar reductions in 2010 and 2011 if necessary. Combs hopes it will not be necessary.
“We need to protect our property owners and keep people in their homes,” Combs said. “I am very concerned about the foreclosure rates here in Ohio and across the nation.”
The legislation is currently being drafted by the Ohio Legislative Service Commission and will be introduced this month.
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Sarah Palin coming to Butler County this week
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is scheduled to visit West Chester Twp. Friday.
Here are the vitals, from this story by reporter Dave Greber:
What: Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin’s first visit to Butler County.
Where: The Square of Union Centre area of West Chester, a newly built community park situated near Lakota West High School and the heavily traveled Union Centre Boulevard in West Chester Twp.
When: Gates open at 8:30 a.m., Friday, with pre-programming beginning at 10:30 a.m. Palin is expected to take the stage at 11:30 a.m.
How to go: Tickets will be required for the event, and can be picked up starting Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Butler County GOP Headquarters, 5964 Golf Club Lane, and the West Chester office of the Friends of John Boehner, 7908 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd Suite I. Both facilities will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Furmon v. Hubble for commission
After struggling through an epic Republican primary, long-time Butler County Commissioner Charles Furmon now faces Democrat Butch Hubble in November.
Here is the story. Here are the vitals:
Furmon:
- Age: 68
- Profession: Retired Hamilton police officer, county commission for three terms.
- Platform: “To do whatever I can to better the quality of life for the citizens of Butler County.”
Hubble:
- Age: 64
- Profession: Retired Navy officer and San Diego police officer
- Platform: “I know for a fact that we have an abundance of resources in our area that don’t seem to be used. We have to do something; right now I’m not seeing anything done.”
There’s a lot more in the story, including specific examples of what Furmon says he has accomplished in his years on the dais and specific initiatives Hubble wants to implement.
Read the story then come back and tell me: Who has your vote?
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