Holmes County
Posted November 02, 2012 in Press Releases
State OverviewDownload PDFImpact of Ohio’s 2012-13 state budget (HB 153)
Ohio’s budget for 2012 and 2013 cut local government aid by a billion dollars. This means cuts in services we depend on, from road repair and emergency services to crossing guards, senior transportation and child protective services. What are the implications for Holmes County?
The state cut the Local Government Fund to the county, forcing Holmes County to make cuts to jurisdictions within the county. The state also cut direct funding to municipalities, and slashed reimbursements for taxes it had eliminated, taxes that businesses and utilities had paid to local governments. School districts and the public library fund were also cut. Losses in calendar years 2012 and 2013, compared to 2010 and 2011, include, among others:
- Public Library Fund.......................... -$47.0 thousand
- Schools.......................................... -$2.8 million
- Millersburg..................................... -$65.0 thousand
- Paint Township................................ -$53.0 thousand
- Holmes County Fire District #1........... -$62.0 thousand
Losses to health and human services
- County mental health/developmental disabilities............... -$316.0 thousand
- County senior services................................................ -$18 thousand
Notes and Quotes
“The budget cuts in Millersburg have been difficult on the city. The city has lost 7 employees since the budget cuts. Three people have been laid off, three people have resigned due to a freeze in salary and decrease in benefits, and one has retired. The city has not been able to replace any of these employees.”