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JEDD Board Appointments and Contract Review

Kent

Summary

The Franklin-Kent JEDD brings in income tax revenue shared with Franklin Township, and its board terms are expiring. Council will consider re-appointing two members and discuss why expanding the JEDD's business participation has been difficult.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

JEDD withholding receipts have declined sharply, from about $1.65 million in 2025 to about $485,000 through mid-2026, affecting shared city revenue.

✅Who benefits

Businesses within the JEDD district and the city and township that share its income tax revenue.

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