Transparency of the residential TIF ordinance (2026-73)
North Ridgeville
Summary
Council members learned only at the meeting that the law director had obtained an outside legal opinion, and several were left off an email chain with the firm's fee quotes. Residents and some council members say the secrecy is eroding public trust.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The TIF redirects future residential property tax revenue growth away from other local taxing authorities.
Greater openness would benefit residents trying to follow how decisions about their petition are being made.
Council members excluded from communications — and residents who see a 'gotcha' dynamic instead of honest process.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 19, 2026
Resident David Johnson spent weeks researching the new Ridgeville subdivision TIF and says the administration and Council did zero to educate residents about how it redirects future property tax growth. He warns silence erodes public trust.
Committee of the Whole - Sep 28, 2026
Council members learned only at the meeting that the law director had obtained an outside legal opinion, and several were left off an email chain with the firm's fee quotes. Residents and some council members say the secrecy is eroding public trust.
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