Understanding Property Tax Policy: Foundations

Key Takeaways:

• Understand property tax terms and current policies.
• Provide an overview of property tax policies in HB 96.
• Learn from county auditor partners about proposed solutions to property tax challenges.

Alan Harold, Stark County Commissioner

Chris Kline, Lawrence County Deputy Auditor
Presentation: Property Tax 101

Presentation: Property Tax Current Events

CAAO - CCAO Joint Property Tax Recommendations

Understanding Property Tax Policy: Reform in Ohio

Key Takeaways:

• Details on options currently available to county officials for providing property tax relief (inside millage rollback).
• Increase knowledge of CCAO-supported policy solutions, General Assembly policy proposals, and ballot proposals.
• Interactive dialogue with property tax policy makers to discuss potential solutions and impacts of property tax reform.

Representative David Thomas, 65th House District
Oral Presentation Only

Denise Driehaus, CCAO 1st Vice President and Hamilton County Commissioner
Oral Presentation Only

Greg Lawson, Research Fellow, the Buckeye Institute
Oral Presentation Only

Beyond Brochures: Strategies to Manage and Grow Local Tourism

Key Takeaways:

• Spotlight county best practices for tourism growth.
• Successful management practices and options for the effects of increased tourism.
• Lodging Tax Collection – How funds may be used.
• The negative effects of tourism.

Michael Linton, Hocking County Commissioner and Board Member of Hocking Hills Tourism Association

Karen Raymore, Executive Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association

Josh Givens, Hocking County Lodging Tax Administrator
Presentation

From Zoning to Funding: Practical Tools for Housing Development

Key Takeaways:

• Interact with housing experts to gain a better understanding of how to attract and complete a housing project in your county.
• Increase knowledge of current tools available for housing development.
• Best practices for engaging local communities in planning efforts.

Veronica Cardello, Assistant Vice President, External Engagement, Ohio REALTORS

David Robinson, Principal, The Montrose Group
Presentation

Crucial Conversations

Key Takeaways:

• Understand what makes a conversation “crucial.”
• Learn tools to manage emotions and stay focused on desired outcomes.
• Practice techniques to ensure respectful and productive dialogue.
• Build confidence in addressing tough topics constructively.

Dorinda Byers, Business Development Consultant, Ohio Auditor of State’s Office
Presentation

The Big Shift: One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Impact on Ohio Counties

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the impacts on counties of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in SNAP and Medicaid cost shifts.
• Road map for decisions that must be made at the state level and CCAO’s involvement in those discussions.

Rachel Reedy, Outreach & Member Engagement Manager, CCAO
Presentation