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Columbus’ $50M Tax Breaks Spark Debate | Columbus News
Columbus just approved $48 million in tax breaks for five major manufacturing and warehouse projects, offering 75% property tax relief—provided companies meet strict job creation and retention targets, including a $20 minimum wage. The deals aim to create 180 new jobs and preserve nearly 1,300 existing ones, with potential to raise the wage floor later this year. While supporters argue the city still nets more tax revenue for schools than the land currently generates—and even shares $7 million with districts—critics question whether the costs, especially for school districts reliant on…
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