Local control has been a bedrock of Ohio governance – with officials elected to represent villages, townships and cities. But if you ask many of those officials today, they’ll tell you that decisions they once made for their residents are increasingly being made by state lawmakers.
As they watch data centers reshape their communities, hear candidates talk about property tax rollbacks, and wonder what kind of authority they still have. We'll discuss what's on the minds of municipal leaders.
Guests:
- Kent Scarrett, executive director of the Ohio Municipal League
- Matthew T. Starr, mayor of Mount Vernon, Ohio
- Kyle Brooks, executive director of the Ohio Township Association