Last year, assessed property tax valuations in Stark County skyrocketed by an average of 30%. That means half the increases were higher.
With the property tax crisis and economic inflation of 21%, the current school board placed $27 million in NEW TAX levies on the ballot while continuing to deficit spend: -576,716 (‘23), -$256,827 (‘24), -$882,076 (‘25).
Now, the County Auditor’s Association of Ohio is projecting ANOTHER 25% to 30% INCREASE in property tax assessment values statewide in just a few years.
Ohio already has the 8th HIGHEST property tax burden in the U.S., higher than California and New York yet ranks 40th when it comes to salaries.
Marlington families are struggling. Many students come from low-income households.
It’s time for the Marlington school board to balance its own budget, just like YOU have to do!
