Posted on 04/24/17 by Zach Schiller in Economic Development
But its financial report sets an unfortunate precedent It’s a footnote on page 113 of a Columbus city financial report that most people will never see. But it signals a new era in government transparency about the cost of tax abatements. The Columbus report is a 336-page document released in mid-April. The city produces it annually to describe its financial position and results of its operations. For the first time, the report includes a note saying how much revenue was lost because of tax abatements. Columbus provided this information because of a new rule requiring such disclosure established by the Governmental... read more
Posted on 03/16/17 by Wendy Patton in Economic Development
Initial analysis shows local governments, the Great Lakes, seniors and children at risk President Trump’s budget plan contains many policy changes which will affect our public services and our daily lives across Ohio. For one thing,... read more
Posted on 05/25/16 in Economic Development
In the wake of North Carolina’s notorious “bathroom bill, we’ve been hearing a lot about which bathroom transgender folks should have to use. What gets less attention are the jobs available to lesbian, gay, bisexual,... read more
Posted on 02/24/16 in Economic Development
State and local investment in transportation, public buildings, water treatment systems, and other forms of vital infrastructure has fallen to a 30-year low. Reversing this decline is key to creating good jobs and promoting full... read more
Posted on 08/31/15 in Economic Development
National media has quickly caught on to what we know too well in Northeast Ohio: Many people here have been left out of our region’s nascent recovery. As Cleveland and Northeast Ohio take center stage... read more
Posted on 08/18/15 by Zach Schiller in Economic Development
Local governments in Ohio and across the country will soon have to start reporting the cost of tax incentives they provide for economic development as part of their annual financial statements. This is a major... read more
Posted on 08/07/15 in Economic Development
After staring death in the face, land banks are still in business to manage and repurpose abandoned properties – a vital function in cities battling blight. Some background: Congress has refused to raise the 18.4-cent per... read more
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