# Event Details

- **Event Name**: All Member Meeting: 'Portage County Property Taxes: Current Legislation and How It Affects Us'
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly will speak at the All Member Meeting and Fall Kickoff to a new program year on Sept. 16. 

Kelly began his service to the nation in 1990 when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He later continued his military career with the Ohio Air National Guard, where he served as a firefighter from 1994 until his retirement in 2013. His distinguished service includes two deployments to Iraq and to Mississippi in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in 2005.

A passionate advocate for veterans and community causes, Kelly is actively involved in numerous local initiatives. He works to support veterans, strengthen families and improve the quality of life throughout the county. Kelly served 14 years on Mogadore Village Council. In 2022, he was elected Portage County auditor, where he continues to prioritize transparency, efficiency and responsible stewardship of public resources.

For background information about the brewing property tax debate, go to http://www.lwvnpc.org/democracy_dialogues.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kent/all-member-meeting-portage-county-property-taxes-current-legislation-and-how-it-affects-us/200030517697805
- **Event Categories**: Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kent
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hobbs Hall
- **lat**: 41.15567
- **long**: -81.3614
- **full address**: Hobbs Hall, 217 N. Mantua St,Kent,OH,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is All Member Meeting: 'Portage County Property Taxes: Current Legislation and How It Affects Us' being held?
  - **A:** All Member Meeting: 'Portage County Property Taxes: Current Legislation and How It Affects Us' takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hobbs Hall, 217 N. Mantua St,Kent,OH,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing All Member Meeting: 'Portage County Property Taxes: Current Legislation and How It Affects Us'?
  - **A:** All Member Meeting: 'Portage County Property Taxes: Current Legislation and How It Affects Us' is organized by League of Women Voters of Kent.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** All Member Meeting: 'Portage County Property Taxes: Current Legislation and How It Affects Us' is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kent, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If All Member Meeting: 'Portage County Property Taxes: Current Legislation and How It Affects Us' sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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