MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio - The Mahoning County Commissioners and county engineer held another public hearing to discuss a sales tax renewal months before it would be on the ballot. The renewal increases the sales tax by a quarter of a percent for infrastructure like bridges and roadways.

In 2021, Mahoning County voters approved the sales tax for road and bridge improvements. Now, even though it's in place until 2027, the groundwork is being laid to renew it.

If county commissioners approve to place the renewal on the ballot, Pat Ginnetti, Mahoning County engineer, said he will do more public outreach and presentations for voters.

“We've been able to pave just under 150 miles. As a result of this, we've improved a number of bridges within the city limits and some in the townships as well

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