Boardman rejects Youngstown JEDD plan
BOARDMAN — Township trustees reject Youngstown’s joint economic development plan and want to research the costs and procedures of becoming a city, but a second levy attempt appears unlikely before November.
At a meeting Wednesday, the panel asked Administrator Jason Loree to send a letter to Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams rejecting the Joint Economic Development District proposal as written.
The proposal called for an income tax on some township businesses and residents that would be shared by the township and city in exchange for lower water rates for city water customers who live in the township.
“I see no advantages to Boardman in it,” said Robyn Gallitto, trustees chairwoman.
Trustees Larry Moliterno and Kathy Miller agreed.
The panel said the idea of economic development initiatives with other surrounding communities should be explored.
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