Highlights
Rossford Schools Getting More Than $600K from Amazon. Perrysburg Residents Want Similar Development
Source: https://www.wtol.com/
Amazon has entered into an agreement with Rossford schools, promising to contribute over $600,000 annually for a decade as part of a tax abatement deal for a new warehouse in Wood County.
Key Highlight:
- With school overcrowding a pressing issue in neighboring Perrysburg, some residents suggest pursuing similar developments to boost school funding. Perrysburg Township secured a 10-year, 100% tax abatement with Amazon, benefiting Rossford Schools financially.
- The allocation of tax revenue from a previous Amazon facility funded Rossford’s athletic complex, prompting interest from Perrysburg residents like Kelly Ewbank, who believe Perrysburg should explore similar opportunities.
- Ewbank, a former member of Perrysburg Local Schools board, expressed discontent with recent levy proposals and emphasized the need for a better balance between taxpayer funds and commercial revenue. The city of Perrysburg is urged to consider strategies for attracting more development, reflecting residents’ concerns about school funding and infrastructure.
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