Notice is hereby given that the Belmont County Budget Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Belmont County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Belmont County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposal from the Martins Ferry City School District Board of Education to reallocate up to 4.5 mills of property tax within the ten-mill limitation from current operating expenses to permanent improvements.

The proposed change may result in an increase in the amount of real property taxes levied by the school district.

In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.314(C), the school district will present evidence of the need for the proposed change. The Budget Commission will consider the evidence and determine whether to approve the need for the change.

The hearing is open to the public.