Taxpayers’ Rights

Cincinnati Public Schools v. Conners
Cincinnati Public Schools has a policy of prohibiting the use of vacant public school buildings by charter schools and private schools.
Historical Overview
Theodore Roosevelt School, in Cincinnati, had purchased an unused school building…

Drees Company v. Hamilton Township
Ohio Townships do not have the power to levy taxes. That's why they call them "fees." This case argues that "fees" on new homeowners and developers are really taxes and are unconstitutional.
Timeline
February 14, 2011 - 1851 Center Files…

Ohio Grocer’s Association v. Wilkins
In May 2009, the 1851 Center filed an amicus brief in Ohio Grocers Association v. Wilkins. The brief argues that Ohio’s Commercial Activities Tax is an unconstitutional excise tax on food. It is levied on Ohio grocers based on the amount…