Partner Spotlight: Rural Townships, Featuring Smith & Goshen

Smith Township Trustee Scott Schowalter and Zoning Inspector Peggy Christy, along with Goshen Township Trustee Shawn Messler, share how partnering with the Mahoning County Land Bank is helping their rural communities address dilapidated and abandoned homes.

Through these partnerships, the townships are tackling long-standing nuisance properties, addressing major tax delinquencies and cleaning up properties that have been neglected for years.

Watch the interview to hear how these partnerships are making a difference and helping rural communities take action on challenging properties.