ST. CLAIRSVILLE — At least two of the state legislators representing Belmont County in the Ohio General Assembly say they will personally vote “no” if an amendment to abolish property taxes in Ohio goes before state voters next year.

Sen. Brian Chavez, R-Marietta, Rep. Ty Moore, R-Caldwell, and Rep. Ron Ferguson, R-Wintersville, addressed those attending the Belmont County Trustees Association meeting Thursday night at the St. Clairsville Recreation Center.

The three spoke of current happenings in Columbus, but many in the crowd specifically wanted to hear their thoughts on proposals to eliminate property taxes in Ohio. One idea is to put a referendum on the issue before voters in November 2026.

Union Local School District Zac Shutler noted as Ohio continues to cut state funding to its

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