Campaign to end Ohio property taxes brushes off funding concerns as DeWine warns of 20% sales tax

By: Morgan Trau

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 778

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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As Gov. Mike DeWine warns that Ohio’s sales tax would need to go up to 20% if a proposal to abolish property taxes passes this November, campaign organizers to abolish property taxes in Ohio argue that it isn’t their problem.

Rising property taxes have reached a breaking point for many Ohioans.

“The ever-increasing property taxes truly are pricing people out of their homes,” Brian Massie, who lives in Concord Township, said.

Massie is helping lead …

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