An Easton-area developer is set to receive a $68 million tax break for new construction. A small portion of that amount will funnel more money into the surrounding Linden neighborhood.
Tax abatements such as these are often used to improve developing neighborhoods, but schools and residents may have to pay the price by paying more in property taxes and not receiving as many benefits.
Join us today as we talk about the pros and cons of tax abatements with a panel of guests.
Guests:
- Rick Rouan, reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
- Mark Partridge, Regional Urban Economist, Ohio State University
- Greg LeRoy, Executive Director, Good Jobs First
- Sean Hughes, economic development director, City of Delaware