Contact Heath City Council
Tell Heath City Council: keep the financial discussions public, and get real answers before August 3.
The proposed Heath Hills development will have enormous impacts on traffic, infrastructure, schools, and taxpayers. Council has shown it is listening — they have delayed the vote twice, and several members have said they cannot support the project as it stands. The next vote is now scheduled for August 3, 2026.
A newly obtained draft development agreement reveals a 30-year Tax Increment Financing deal that would repay M/I Homes up to $6 million at 7% annual interest — a commitment that affects county services for decades. Mayor Johns plans to discuss these finances in a closed executive session on June 29. That discussion should be public.
Authentic, respectful messages from residents of Heath, Union Township, Granville, and all of Licking County are the most effective way to show Council that this issue matters to the entire community.
Heath City Council Members
A Guide to Writing an Email to Heath City Council
Personal emails, calls, and testimony from residents are most impactful when they are authentic, specific, and in your own voice. Personalize the message with your own story and concerns.
Introduce Yourself
- Your name
- Where you live (Heath, Union Township, Granville, Licking County, etc.)
- How long you have lived in the area
- Your connection to the issue:
- Heath or Granville resident/taxpayer
- Business owner
- Longtime / Generational resident
- Community volunteer or supporter
Explain Why You Care
Share why this development concerns you personally. Focus on the issues most important to you:
- Traffic and road safety concerns
- Water, sewer, utility, or infrastructure capacity
- Fire, EMS, and public safety impacts
- Increased taxes or long-term public costs
- Density and neighborhood character
- Preservation of green space or rural character
- Lack of transparency — including the draft TIF deal and the proposed closed-door executive session on June 29
- Impact on Granville schools and taxpayers
- Impact on county-wide services, whose funding would be affected by the proposed 30-year TIF district
Ask for Action
Encourage Council to:
- Hold any discussion of the development agreement's financial terms — including the TIF — in a public meeting, not a closed executive session
- Provide complete, public cost-benefit analysis before the August 3 vote
- Share traffic, utility, and public safety studies publicly
- Consider lower-density alternatives
- Ensure residents have a voice in decisions that financially impact them
- Work collaboratively with neighboring communities, Granville Schools, and county officials
Keep the Tone Respectful
The most effective messages are:
- Respectful and constructive
- Focused on facts, personal concerns, and specific questions
- Written in your own words
- Clear and concise
Acknowledge what Council has done well — the delays show they are listening — and encourage them to keep that commitment to getting it right. Include your name and area of residence at the end of every email.
Email Heath City Council Today
Ask them to hold all financial discussions in public and ensure full transparency before the August 3 vote.
Personalize it with your own story — then email the full Council at heathcityhall@heathohio.gov