Issues | Mike Miller For Butler County

LOCAL ISSUES

Property Taxes and Affordability

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Many Butler County residents are struggling to make ends meet and feel that they are being overtaxed, even though local schools and services are struggling with funding themselves.

Butler County has almost $110 million in general fund reserves, and took in $23 million more in revenue than it spent on employee salaries and county services in 2025.

Hoarding taxpayer money is just as fiscally irresponsible as spending beyond your means. Butler County should invest more on local services, such as infrastructure, homelessness, mental health and addiction recovery, while reducing the property tax rate that goes to the general fund.

Responsbile Development

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Development in Butler County should be used to enhance the quality of life of the citizens, not be a burden.

Business development, including data centers, must not increase the strain on existing utilities, harm the environment or be a nuisance and decrease the quality of life of nearby residents. Tax abatements and credits for large businesses should also be limited. Large corporations shouldn't pay less property tax than everyday residents of the county.

Butler County should also review zoning laws and promote more options for affordable housing. Too many "luxury" apartments and million-dollar homes drive up the market for all housing, making it harder for young people and families to buy their first home.

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Public Safety

Public safety resources need to be focused on protecting families here in Butler County.

Taxpayer dollars and county facilities should be used to promote local needs and safety first. Not to constantly add more overflow jail spaces to hold detainees from other jurisdictions around the region. Prisoners and detainees should not be used to bolster the county's coffers.

Butler County should also keep as many public safety resources as localized as possible. Not having first responders nearby can be a matter of life or death, and also have other unintended consequences.