HBAC 161: Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano
About this episode
The episode features Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano discussing property taxes, government transparency, and the implications of the 'Ax the Tax' movement.
The wider ‘Ax the Tax’ movement came up short for the November ballot this year but nonetheless provided a challenging spur to the status quo. On this installment, the usual Beacon Boys and local ace Paul Lambert host the Franklin County Auditor as projected home values hit doorsteps around Columbus and start the cycle of argument and education all over again. We’re ‘lovers and understanders’ here at the pod so we chose education this time out and Auditor Stinziano proved a capable teacher! Resources Primary Website of the Auditor https://auditor.franklincountyohio.gov/Home ‘Know Your Home Value’ website and tools https://audr-kyhv.franklincountyohio.gov/ Topics Discussed * Role of the Franklin County Auditor and responsibilities beyond property taxes * Consumer protection through Weights & Measures inspections * Government transparency and public trust * Political and professional background * How the Auditor’s Office is funded * Understanding Ohio’s HB 920 and why higher property values do not automatically mean higher taxes * Public misconceptions about property tax increases * The impact of neighborhood appreciation on individual homeowners * The 2026 Franklin County property…
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