TAX EXPENDITURE LIMITATION (TEL) AMENDMENT Meeting  

TO:      All Medina County Political Subdivisions

RE:       TAX EXPENDITURE LIMITATION (TEL) AMENDMENT 

The Medina County Board of Commissioners invite you to a public forum for all public officials and any interested citizens regarding the proposed TEL amendment to the Ohio Constitution that is scheduled for the 2006 General Election. The language of the TEL Amendment contains references to the taxing and spending limitations that apply to all political subdivisions of the state. 

Program:

This forum will focus on the potential ramifications of the TEL Amendment proposal on public services, municipalities, townships and other local jurisdictions in Medina County. Kevin O’Brien will discuss the findings from CSU’s recently released report, A Review of the Impact of Tax and Expenditure Limitations on Ohio’s Finances.  Michael Cochran will talk about how the Ohio Township Association is working with other local government organizations to educate Ohioans about the financial problems the TEL Amendment would cause schools and local governments.  A Question & Answer session will follow.

Scheduled Speakers:

• Kevin O’Brien, Director, Center for Public Management, Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University
• Michael H. Cochran, Executive Director, Ohio Township Association

When:       7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Monday, May 1, 2006 

Where:       Choral Room – next to Auditorium,
                    Medina County Administration Building,
                    144 North Broadway Street, Medina, Ohio 44256 

Please RSVP attendance to: 330-722-9208 or email: Pvereb@Medinaco.org