14 articles covering Budget in Worthington, Ohio
Trustees accepted Franklin County's 2027 tax rates for the library, about $8.7 million at 4.8 mills, tightened the reserve policy, and kept laying groundwork for a possible 2027 levy. A trustee explained why rising home values do not raise the library's share.
City Council reviewed the city's proposed 2027 operating budget, debated whether aging water and sewer lines are getting enough investment, weighed trading a park shelter project for food composting, and finally funded a study toward raising a water and sewer fee that hasn't moved since the 1950s.
Treasurer TJ Cusick's revised forecast shows flat revenue, expenses rising 4% to 5% a year, and the state's share of school funding at a historic low.
The Board of Education ended fiscal year 2026 about $2.8 million ahead of projections, approved next year's appropriations, and changed how athletic participation fees are used.
Franklin County's 2026 triennial update raises Worthington-area values about 7 percent. How to check your tentative value, contest it, and why a higher value doesn't automatically mean a higher tax bill.
Treasurer TJ Cusick explains how a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling, an ongoing constitutional challenge, and a valuation loophole affect what Worthington homeowners pay in property taxes.
Worthington City Council authorized a 20-year bond issuance to finish the new outdoor pool and replace aging water and sewer lines, with pricing set for June.
Treasurer TJ Cusick walked the Board of Education through a draft FY27 budget on May 11, signaling continued pressure in food service, fuel, and utilities while reaffirming the district's plan to defer a new operating levy request until 2028.
Treasurer TJ Cusick gave the Worthington Board of Education three property-tax updates at the April 27 meeting.
Library board passes resolution authorizing the 2027 tax budget filing with Franklin County, a routine step that documents the library's case for property tax and state funding.
Financial projections show the Worthington library system running critically low on cash in 2028–2029 under both spending scenarios, prompting the CFO to formally recommend a levy campaign for November 2027.
Worthington City Council unanimously approves full pool renovation despite $2-2.5 million budget increase, preserving three-pool design without raising taxes.
Topics covered include pool project approval, housing strategies, financial health, and multiple community initiatives
Worthington outdoor pool renovation costs rise due to inflation and construction market pressures
