Wednesday, May 14, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Surprised by your recent property tax bill? You might not be alone. Ohio ranks 13th in the nation for local tax rates, and as property values rise, many regional homeowners are feeling a pinch. While Ohio schools take a big slice of tax revenues, property taxes also fund a long list of other critical services that communities want and need. But what’s driving property tax increases? Where exactly does the money go? Can something be done to help ease the blow to Ohio property owners? From restructuring policies to rethinking tax breaks, our panel will break down Ohio’s property tax puzzle with a look at who pays, who benefits, and what happens next.

Featuring Greg Lawson, Research Fellow, The Buckeye Institute; Michael D. Cole, President, Columbus City School Board; Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor; with moderator Anna Staver, State Government and Politics Reporter, Cleveland.com/The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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Hosted by Columbus Metropolitan Club.