Ohio Township Association

Don't forget to apply and share with neighboring townships to help fight illegal dumping!

In recognition of Earth Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a second round of funding to help communities clean up illegal dump sites and prevent future dumping. Learn more and find the grant application at ohiotownships.org/news/illegal-dumping-grants.

Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., Executive Director Kyle A. Brooks will lead a discussion on how property tax proposals may impact public safety services across Ohio.

Don't miss it! Register for the online Coffee Talk at ohiobilling.com/coffee-talk/.

Join OTA Executive Director Kyle A. Brooks on June 23 at 10:00 a.m. for the first session in Ohio Billing's three-part Coffee Talk series on property taxes.

This 30-minute session will explore how property tax proposals may impact public safety services across Ohio. Register at ohiobilling.com/coffee-talk/.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning Safety Awareness Week runs from June 21 - 27, 2026.
Learn more from the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness at weathersafety.ohio.gov/weather-safety/awareness-campaigns/lightning-safety-awareness-week

Today commemorates June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The OTA is closed for this federal holiday.

Honor Juneteenth by learning more about its history and significance. The Juneteenth Ohio Festival celebrates cultural unity and ethnic diversity. To learn more, visit juneteenthohio.com. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture also offers educational resources to learn about this topic at nmaach.si.edu/Juneteenth.

Share these resources with friends, family, and followers so we can continue learning together. Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom for all.

Start using the best way to experience OTA trainings for 2026 and get 85% off webinars! Even halfway through the year, there are still benefits to subscribing, as you gain access to ALL past and all 2026 future archived webinars.

Invest in your ongoing education and join more than 300 townships across Ohio that have already subscribed at ohiotownships.org/subscription.

Don't forget! The July 1 deadline to adopt a cybersecurity plan is quickly approaching. Visit cyber.ohio.gov and the OTA Resource Center at resources.ohiotownships.org for materials designed to help you, including a HB 96 Implementation Guide, video tutorials, and more.

Share this reminder with your fellow township officials so everyone is prepared by the deadline!

Why can't township officials simply create a new rule whenever an issue arises? Learn the powers and limits of Ohio townships and why in this edition of

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's webinar on AI basics at ohiotownships.org/training-opportunities!

New to AI or unsure where to start? Join us on Wednesday, June 17, for a webinar that will leave you ready to use AI basics in your day-to-day township role. This educational session will use plain language to focus on what AI is and isn't and demonstrate simple ways to use it in local government.

Register for this and more webinars at ohiotownships.org/training-opportunities.

Join OTA Executive Director Kyle A. Brooks on June 23 at 10:00 a.m. for the first session in Ohio Billing's three-part Coffee Talk series on property taxes.

This 30-minute session will explore how property tax proposals may impact public safety services across Ohio. Register at ohiobilling.com/coffee-talk/.