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A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation

Center for Community Progress

Though not a government entity or body politic, the original Ohio land bank laws were designed to: 1) allow municipal land banks to acquire properties through tax foreclosure at no cost after being exposed to sale without bidders and 2) to hold these properties real estate tax exempt until the land could be repurposed.

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Top 50 City Government Blogs

Masters in Public Administration

They all have city governments that can range from a department of thousands to a temporary meeting place with a part time staff. Although the average citizen may just think of government as an entity that solely exists to tax and spend, there is more going on than that. Louis on April 17, 2001. At least from their own writings.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

One of the most current entries was on brining transparency to government. Appointed in 2001, he was also the city manager for Rock Hill, South Carolina. Learn more about the Council-Manager Government they have with a visit. You can also get minutes of the council meetings dating back to 2001.