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Anti-Poaching Agreements:
Discussions in the
Cleveland area of a possible agreement against using economic incentives
to lure local companies to nearby municipalities prompted Policy Matters
Ohio to gather information on other such agreements. Though they are
uncommon, we found several, which are described in this September 2006
background memo by Policy Liaison Wendy Patton. The memo includes links
to some of the agreements, along with recommendations on what they should
include.
Since this memo was produced, the Cuyahoga County (OH) Mayors & City Managers Association has approved a non-binding set of tax-sharing principles. The agreement calls for limits on certain tax abatements covering moves within the county. It also provides for income-tax revenue-sharing between the original city and and the new host city in cases where a company moves from one location in the county to another. Click here for a copy of the principles.
Good Jobs First has further information on accountable economic
development and anti-poaching practices at the state, local and federal
level. Click
here to visit their website.
Articles of interest: Deal aims to end tug of war on jobs Columbus Dispatch, February 06, 07
Suburbs talk of sharing income taxes Cleveland Plain Dealer, October 27, 06
Five suburbs negotiate water discount for vow not to poach employers Cleveland Plain Dealer, October 26, 06
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9/25/2006 updated 10/20/2006
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