Letters to the Editor
May 31, 2025

Local trustee calls for income tax reform

Dear Editor,

In an ocean of opportunities for economic growth, Ohio’s income tax rate is the unyielding sea wall holding back a landfall of prosperity. As it stands, our tax structure penalizes hard work, discourages ambition, and makes it harder for families to build enduring income security. Bold...

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