Jefferson County Approves $30.8 Million Budget with Tax Rate Increase
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How it started
What happened
County officials approved a $30,856,772 spending plan for fiscal year 2027, which covers county operations, public safety, and infrastructure. The plan proposes a property tax rate of 7.5261 mills, which is 2.16% above the previous year's rollback rate.
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Why it matters
The budget includes a 10% increase to the county's fire protection assessment and outlines the creation of a 5-Year Capital Improvement Fund for major infrastructure projects. The plan also details the county's outstanding road bond debt obligations.
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Who's involved
- SteubenvilleCity in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Local residents and businesses in Steubenville might face higher costs due to the approved tax rate increase and assessments.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Jefferson County has levied funds to support the operations and programs of JVS.Sub-event
- Cynthia Morris raised concerns about the fairness of levy distribution to Jefferson County commissioners.Sub-event
- Commissioners in Jefferson County chose UMR for health plan administration.Sub-event
County officials review and approve the county's financial plan.1 source