In addition, Mr. Fox said Ohio 63 would become a major artery and allow for more extensive development. He said there also were other development opportunities. It's important for people to understand this money will not be used to run Butler County. Butler County voters have already rejected one sales tax increase this year. A 0.25 percentage point increase to fund mass transit failed May 8.
County commissioners can enact the increase without voter approval.
I think it was a done deal a year ago. They didn't want to mention it then because it was an election year. Opinions were divided among Butler County residents questioned Sunday. We need to concentrate on new ways of creating growth in Butler County because the traditional ways are no longer working. I think arts and culture can be a strong draw to this area.