The Hilliard Brief
Objective, plain-English analyses of City Council dockets, Planning & Zoning variances, Franklin County reappraisals, and regional infrastructure. Published every Sunday.
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Property Tax Caps: What HB 124–335 Means for Hilliard Homeowners
A plain-English breakdown of proposed inside millage adjustments and homestead exemption expansions interacting with Franklin County reappraisals.
Data Centers, AEP Ohio Tariffs, and Ratepayers: The SD-16 Docket
Examining the PUCO docket regarding who pays for high-voltage transmission substations. Balancing regional tech load with household utility rates.
Hilliard Schools Master Plan: Evaluating Capacity and Infill Trends
How recent western municipal annexations align with elementary school attendance feeders and long-term capital facilities planning.
I-270 Outerbelt Freight Funding: Tracking Federal Surface Grants
Monitoring federal highway allocations targeting regional interchange bottlenecks and MORPC coordination for Northwest Franklin County commuters.
Old Hilliard Walkability: Balancing Density with Neighborhood Access
Reviewing proposed public parking adjustments and curb easements to preserve historic village character while accommodating commercial visitors.
Big Darby Oversight: Western Boundary Stormwater Compliance
Analyzing commercial stormwater retention plans along the western perimeter to ensure watershed protections remain intact during flex warehouse growth.