Michael J. Houser, Sr.

County parking garage rate increases

Roughly $50 a month per employee who parks in affected county garages.

Charter amendment clarifying Prosecuting Attorney and Director of Law duties

No direct cost to taxpayers identified; the measure goes to voters at the November election.

Mid-year budget amendments

Appropriations draw on the General Fund, HHS levies, and federal grant sources.

ARPA community grants to local nonprofits

Roughly $162,500 in new ARPA grant awards introduced, plus $12,500 adopted.

ARPA community grant awards

Roughly $35,000 in added ARPA grant funding across three awards.

County parking rate increases

Employees at Gerber would pay $50/month rising to $100/month by 2028; other garages $40–$125 monthly.

2026 budget amendments

$7.72 million for out-of-home care and $1.07 million for broadband, mostly state and HHS levy funded.

Developmental disabilities 2.25-mill levy

Estimated at about $95 million per year from a new 2.25-mill levy.

Grant management ordinance

No direct cost; establishes controls over grant spending.

Residential TIF district objections

TIF districts divert future property tax revenue from schools and county levies.

Health and human services levy renewal with 2.5-mill increase

Would raise property taxes through a renewal plus increase — the exact millage depends on the ballot language.

Charter amendment on campaign finance and public comment

Health and human services levy renewal with increase

Would raise the HHS levy from 4.70 to 7.20 mills for ten years — a new cost for property taxpayers, but funding for services many residents rely on.

County property appraisal system upgrade

Up to $17,053,905 over roughly ten years.

2027 Alternative Tax Budget

Sets the tax framework for 2027; dollar impact not yet specified.

Metzenbaum Center sublease to state youth services

Generates up to $29,651,856 in revenue for the county over the agreement term.

Property tax elimination concerns

Potential loss of property tax revenue funding schools, libraries, parks and county services.

Capital Improvement Notes, Series 2026

Up to $25.69 million in short-term borrowing to refinance existing debt.

Gateway sports facilities repair funding gap

Roughly $44 million in repairs currently has no identified funding source.

Tax lien certificate sale

Up to $40 million per year in tax lien certificates sold over two years.