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HBAC 161: Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano
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- The Hilliard Beacon Podcast
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
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 reappraisal process * How homeowners can review or discuss their tentative valuation * Housing affordability, density, and future residential development * Ohio’s “Axe the Tax” movement and property tax reform * Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) and economic development incentives * JobsOhio transparency and accountability * Data center incentives and their long-term community impact * Hilliard Development Corporation and local economic development transparency * Understanding county government and why residents should pay attention to county offices We really appreciate the Auditor’s office maki…