Loveland, Ohio – This press release was sent by the political action committee, Citizens for Loveland City Schools.
Dear Loveland City Schools Community,
Thank you for your continued outreach to our state representatives. You are making a difference!
Our work continues, however. There is new legislation that is pending – HB 335 – which would be devastating for our schools, cities and counties. It would result in the following losses:
- Loveland City Schools – annual loss of $5,846,450
- City of Loveland – annual loss of $1,683,559
- Hamilton County – annual loss of $65,730,784
- Clermont County – annual loss of $22,347,076
More information on the bill and its impacts to Ohio public schools can be found here.
How to Help
Please contact our representatives and ask them to reject this bill. Here is a template you can use.
You can also join us at Narrow Path Brewery tomorrow, June 12, from 6-8pm. We will gather to write letters to our represenatives, asking them to oppose HB 335.
We hope to see you tomorrow evening!
OH SENATE DISTRICTS
Ohio Find Your Senator
District 7
Senator: Steve Wilson (Republican) wilson@ohiosenate.gov (614) 466-9737
Coverage: Covers Warren County, which includes the City of Loveland.
Website: ohiosenate.gov/wilsonlookup.boe.ohio.gov+2en.wikipedia.org+2lookup.boe.ohio.gov+2
District 14
Senator: Terry Johnson johnson@ohiosenate.gov (614) 466-8082
Coverage: Represents portions of Clermont County
Website: ohiosenate.gov/terry-johnsonohiosenate.gov+1senate.state.oh.us+1
OH HOUSE DISTRICTS
District 28: Karen Brownlee (Democrat) represents Symmes Township.
District 62: Jean Schmidt (Republican) represents the City of Loveland and Miami Township. house.ohio.govhouse.ohio.gov
HOUSE LEADERSHIP
House Speaker Matt Huffman: Rep78@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 466-6344
Finance Chair Brian Stewart: Rep12@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 466-1464
Speaker Pro Tempore Gayle Manning: Rep52@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 644-5076
Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore Phil Plummer: Rep39@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 644-8051
Majority Floor Leader Marilyn John: Rep76@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 466-5802
Assistant Majority Floor Leader Adam Bird: Rep63@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 644-6034
Majority Whip Riordan McClain: Rep87@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 644-5088
Majority Whip Steve Demetriou: Rep35@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 644-5088
Majority Whip Nick Santucci: Rep64@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 466-5441
Majority Whip Josh Williams: Rep44@ohiohouse.gov, (614) 466-1418
Sample Letter
Dear ……
As a resident of Loveland and a strong supporter of Ohio’s public schools, I am writing to urge you to oppose House Bill 335, the so-called “Property Tax Relief NOW Act.” While I understand the importance of addressing property tax concerns, this bill goes far beyond reasonable reform and would cause irreversible harm to our community schools.
HB 335 proposes to:
- Eliminate inside millage for school districts, removing over $1.5 billion annually from school funding statewide;
- Allow unelected county budget commissions to override voter-approved levies, violating core democratic principles;
- Prohibit new emergency or substitute levies and block renewal of existing ones, stripping districts of vital funding tools;
- Introduce a patchwork tax credit scheme that creates unequal tax rates on identical properties, raising serious constitutional concerns;
- Offer no reimbursement or offset for the massive loss in revenue, forcing districts to slash programs, increase class sizes, and cut staff and services.
This bill directly threatens the quality of education in Loveland and across Ohio. Our schools could be forced to eliminate arts, music, athletics, AP classes, transportation, and much more—reducing educational opportunities and community strength.
If HB 335 passes, it is likely that Loveland City Schools and other districts will have no choice but to go to the ballot more often, placing a greater burden on voters and increasing instability in school funding. The lost revenue from HB335 for Loveland City Schools is projected at $5.846 million annually, approximately 6.6 mills. Worse yet, by shifting the tax burden from businesses to individuals, this legislation accelerates a 30-year trend of disinvestment in public services.
There is a better way. Senate Bill 22 provides targeted property tax relief to those who need it most—without destroying school funding. I strongly encourage you to reject HB 335 and instead support a balanced approach that maintains educational excellence while addressing affordability concerns.
Please stand with your constituents, with Ohio’s children, and with our future. Oppose HB 335.
Sincerely,
