Why doesn Solon city government need to ask for levies as often as the schools do?
The answer is simple, really. First, city government receives most of its revenue from income taxes, while the schools receive their revenue from property taxes. Thus, as each resident’s income increases, the amount the city receives rises. The city also receives income tax from non-residents who work in Solon. Second, HB 920 does not apply to city governments. Therefore, the City of Solon is not limited in the amount it collects through taxes. It is also important to note that the Solon Schools are a good corporate citizen. The district is the third largest employer in Solon, contributing significantly to the bottom line of the city through payroll taxes.
