Athens County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Stark County
- Permanent improvement2 mills, 5 years$317,547 a year · $17 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 8
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Alliance City School District for the purpose of constructing, adding to, renovating, remodeling, rehabilitating, improving, furnishing and equipping buildings for school purposes and acquiring, improving, and equipping school sites, that the county auditor estimates will collect $317,547 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $17 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.
Source: Stark County BOE legal notice of election (Published in The Alliance Review on October 14 and 21, 2026)
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Lorain County
- New operating levy5.97 mills, continuing$5.8M a year · $209 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 1
Summary: New operating levy — 5.97 mills, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Lorain County BOE issues list; official wording to follow.
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Ashland County
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 9.9 mills, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Athens County
- Income tax1% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Portage County
- Bond issue$96.2M in bonds, 37 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Issue 4
Summary: Bond issue — $96.2M in bonds, 37 years, for bonds: replace craddock elementary with a grades 1-3 school, replace the bus garage, repairs. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Defiance County
- Renewal levy1.3 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 1.3 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Summit County
- Income tax1% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Logan County
- Income tax1% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Geauga County
- Income tax0.5% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.5% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Clermont County
- Renewal levy5.48 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 5.48 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Franklin County
- Combined levy2.05 mills$72 per $100,000 of home value · new
Ballot wording
Issue 5
Shall the Bexley City School District be authorized to do both of the following: 1. Impose an annual income tax of 0.5 per cent on the school district income of individuals, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027 for the purpose of current expenses? 2. Issue bonds for the purpose of constructing school facilities; renovating, repairing, expanding, improving, and constructing additions to school facilities; furnishing and equipping the same in the principal amount of $29,250,000, to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 30 years, and levy a property tax outside the ten-mill limitation estimated by the county auditor to average over the bond repayment period 2.05 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $72 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds?
Source: Franklin County BOE notice of election (Form 126/122, dated 08/17/2026)
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Mahoning County
- Renewal levy3.72 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 3.72 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Guernsey County
- Renewal levy3.8 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 3.8 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Mahoning County
- New operating levy5.9 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: New operating levy — 5.9 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Geauga County
- Renewal levy9.7 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 9.7 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Defiance County
- Renewal levy2.57 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 2.57 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Ross County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Wayne County
- Income tax1% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Hamilton County
- New operating levy7 mills, 5 years$66.34M a year · $245 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 4
An additional tax for the benefit of the Cincinnati City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the county auditor estimates will collect $66,336,723 annually, at a rate not exceeding 7 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $245 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $37,352,861, which is 6% of those expenditures.
Source: Hamilton County BOE certified November 2026 Ballot Issues (ballot language)
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Clark County
- Income tax0.5% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.5% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Tuscarawas County
- Renewal levy2 mills, continuing
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 2 mills, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lorain County
- Renewal levy3.91 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Issue 2
Summary: Renewal levy — 3.91 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Lorain County BOE issues list; official wording to follow.
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Cuyahoga County
- New operating levy6.5 mills, continuing$11.1M a year · $228 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 4
An additional tax for the benefit of the Cleveland Heights – University Heights City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the County Fiscal Officer estimates will collect $11,100,193 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $228 for each $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer’s market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The County Fiscal Officer has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district’s general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district’s general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $0, which is 0% of those expenditures.
Source: Cuyahoga County BOE issues list (ballot language)
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Crawford County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Van Wert County
- Permanent improvement2 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 2 mills, 5 years, for permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Portage County
- Permanent improvement3.5 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 3.5 mills, 5 years, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Summit County
- New operating levy5.5 mills, 5 years$6.1M a year · $193 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 6
Summary: New operating levy — 5.5 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Wayne County
- Permanent improvement2 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 2 mills, 5 years, for permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Montgomery County
- New operating levy7 mills, continuing$14.6M a year · $245 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Summary: New operating levy — 7 mills, continuing, for current operating expenses (5 mills) and general permanent improvements (2 mills). Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Dayton Daily News reporting; official wording to follow.
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Delaware County
- Permanent improvement0.75 mills, 10 years$18 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 0.75 mills, 10 years, for school maintenance and current expenses (franklin boe); improving, renovating, remodeling, enlarging, furnishing and equipping school buildings (osba). Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Franklin County BOE certified questions and issues; official wording to follow.
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Allen County
- Renewal levy5.5 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 5.5 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Clinton County
- Income tax1.25% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1.25% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Columbiana County
- Income tax1% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Wood County
- Combined levy6.49 millsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Combined levy — 6.49 mills, for 0.5% income tax + bonds for constructing school facilities. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Wood County BOE certified questions and issues list; official wording to follow.
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Jefferson County
- Renewal levy1.85 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 1.85 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Marion County
- Renewal levy2.88 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 2.88 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lorain County
- New operating levy8.9 mills, continuing$11.6M a year · $312 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 4
Summary: New operating levy — 8.9 mills, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Lorain County BOE issues list; official wording to follow.
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Cuyahoga County
- New operating levy6.75 mills, continuing$6.87M a year · $236 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 5
An additional tax for the benefit of the Euclid City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the County Fiscal Officer estimates will collect $6,867,483 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.75 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $236 for each $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer’s market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The County Fiscal Officer has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district’s general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district’s general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $0, which is 0% of those expenditures.
Source: Cuyahoga County BOE issues list (ballot language)
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Fulton County
- Income tax0.25% income tax, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.25% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Butler County
- Income tax1.25% income tax, 5 years$23.1M a year · new
Ballot wording
Issue 1
Summary: Income tax — 1.25% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Butler County BOE issue list + WVXU reporting; official wording to follow.
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Warren County
- Income tax1.25% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Issue 4
Shall an annual income tax of 1.25 per cent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Franklin City School District, for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?
Source: Warren County BOE upcoming-issues ballot language
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Darke County
- Income tax1.25% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1.25% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Cuyahoga County
- Emergency levy renewal7.74 mills, 5 years$4.1M a year · $271 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 6
Shall a fixed-sum levy renewing an existing levy be imposed by the Garfield Heights City School District for the purpose of paying the current operating expenses of the district in the sum of $4,100,000 and a levy of taxes to be made outside of the ten-mill limitation estimated by the County Fiscal Officer to average 7.74 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $271 for each $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer’s market value, for a period of five years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028?
Source: Cuyahoga County BOE issues list (ballot language)
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Ottawa County · 2 questions
- Renewal levy4.75 mills, 5 years
- Renewal levy0.5 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 4.75 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
Summary: Renewal levy — 0.5 mills, 5 years, for educational technology. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Cuyahoga County
- Permanent improvement1.25 mills, 5 years$587,996 a year · $26 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 7
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Independence Local School District for the purpose of general permanent improvements that the County Fiscal Officer estimates will collect $587,996 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $26 for each $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer’s market value, for five years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.
Source: Cuyahoga County BOE issues list (ballot language)
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Jefferson County
- Renewal levy1 mills, 10 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 1 mills, 10 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Madison County
- Permanent improvement2.55 mills, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 2.55 mills, 5 years, for permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lake County
- Emergency levy renewal4.36 mills, 5 years$2.28M a year · $134 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 4
4.36 Mills Renewal Levy - paying the current operating expenses of the district in the sum of $2,278,636 - amounting to $134 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value - 5 years - commencing in 2027, first due in 2028.
Terms from Lake County BOE certified questions and issues (summary, updated 8/14/2026); official wording to follow.
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Wood County
- Income tax1% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Wood County BOE certified questions and issues list; official wording to follow.
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Trumbull County
- Permanent improvement1 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 1 mills, 5 years, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Butler County
- Bond issue$223.48M in bonds, 37 years$77 per $100,000 of home value · new
Ballot wording
Issue 2
Summary: Bond issue — $223.48M in bonds, 37 years, for bonds for phase one of the master facilities plan (grades 6-12 buildings); ofcc adds $77m to a $300m phase. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Butler BOE issue list + district news release + WYSU; official wording to follow.
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Lawrence County
- Permanent improvement0.5 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 0.5 mills, 5 years, for permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Warren County
- Income tax1% income tax, 10 years$13.5M a year · new
Ballot wording
Issue 5
Shall an annual income tax of 1 per cent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Lebanon City School District, for 10 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?
Source: Warren County BOE upcoming-issues ballot language
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Richland County · 2 questions
- Income tax0.75% income tax, 10 yearsnew
- Renewal levy4.8 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, 10 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
Summary: Renewal levy — 4.8 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Trumbull County
- Renewal levy2.3 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 2.3 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Allen County
- Renewal levy5.99 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 5.99 mills, 5 years, for acquire, construct, enlarge, renovate, finance general permanent improvements; current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Ashland County
- Combined levy2.85 mills$100 per $100,000 of home value · new
Ballot wording
Summary: Combined levy — 2.85 mills, for bonds to renovate existing buildings (bond 2.85 mills) + 0.25% income tax. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Mahoning County
- Permanent improvement4 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 4 mills, 5 years, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Richland County
- Renewal levy14.4 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 14.4 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Erie County
- Bond issue$11M in bonds, 20 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Bond issue — $11M in bonds, 20 years, for bonds: natatorium and fitness/multipurpose center, furnishing, equipping, site improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Belmont County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Stark County
- Emergency levy renewal4.9 mills, 5 years$3.43M a year · $172 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 7
Shall a fixed-sum levy renewing an existing levy be imposed by the Massillon City School District for the purpose of paying the current operating expenses of the district in the sum of $3,430,178 and a levy of taxes to be made outside of the ten-mill limitation estimated by the county auditor to average 4.9 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $172 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for a period of 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028? The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district’s general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district’s general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $0, which is 0% of those expenditures.
Source: Stark County BOE legal notice of election (Published in The Independent on October 14 and 21, 2026)
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Trumbull County
- Renewal levy2.95 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 2.95 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lucas County
- Income tax1.25% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1.25% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Hancock County
- Combined levy6.99 millsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Combined levy — 6.99 mills, for 0.25% income tax + bonds for a new k-12 building and improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Wood County BOE certified questions and issues list; official wording to follow.
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Lake County
- New operating levy3.5 mills, 5 years$9.61M a year · $123 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 5
3.5 Mills Additional Levy - current expenses - collecting $9,613,354 annually - amounting to $123 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value - 5 years - commencing in 2026, first due in 2027.
Terms from Lake County BOE certified questions and issues (summary, updated 8/14/2026); official wording to follow.
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Fayette County
- Renewal levy2.2 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 2.2 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Montgomery County
- Income tax0.5% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.5% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Knox County
- Income tax1% income tax, 30 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Shall an annual income tax of one percent (1.00%) on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Mount Vernon City School District, for 30 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?
Source: Public notice of the ballot question, Mount Vernon News (2026-09-26)
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Wood County
- Income tax1% income tax, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Wood County BOE certified questions and issues list; official wording to follow.
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Williams County
- Income tax1% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Hamilton County
- Income tax1.25% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Issue 5
Shall an annual income tax of 1.25 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the North College Hill City School District, for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?
Source: Hamilton County BOE certified November 2026 Ballot Issues (ballot language)
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Defiance County
- Renewal levy9.9 mills, 10 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 9.9 mills, 10 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Montgomery County
- Permanent improvement2.2 mills, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 2.2 mills, continuing, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Hamilton County
- Income tax1.5% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Issue 6
Shall an annual income tax of 1.5 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Northwest Local School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?
Source: Hamilton County BOE certified November 2026 Ballot Issues (ballot language)
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Clark County · 2 questions
- Renewal levy4.32 mills, 5 years
- Permanent improvement1 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 4.32 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
Summary: Permanent improvement — 1 mills, 5 years, for permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Wayne County
- Renewal levy1.8 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 1.8 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Summit County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, continuing, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Montgomery County
- Permanent improvement1.8 mills, continuing
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 1.8 mills, continuing, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lorain County · 2 questions
- Income tax0.75% income tax, 5 years
- Renewal levy1.3 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Issue 8
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Lorain County BOE issues list; official wording to follow.
Issue 9
Summary: Renewal levy — 1.3 mills, 5 years, for educational technology. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Lorain County BOE issues list; official wording to follow.
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Seneca County
- Renewal levy6.3 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 6.3 mills, 5 years, for operating expenses & general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Cuyahoga County
- New operating levy5 mills, continuing$7.76M a year · $175 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 8
An additional tax for the benefit of the Orange City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the County Fiscal Officer estimates will collect $7,755,983 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $175 for each $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer’s market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The County Fiscal Officer has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district’s general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district’s general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $0, which is 0% of those expenditures.
Source: Cuyahoga County BOE issues list (ballot language)
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Wayne County
- Income tax1% income tax, 5 years$2.57M a year · new
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Lake County
- Income tax1.25% income tax, continuing$3.4M a year · new
Ballot wording
Issue 6
Shall an annual income tax of 1.25 per cent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Painesville City Local School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?
Terms from Lake County BOE certified questions and issues (updated 8/14/2026); official wording to follow.
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Ross County
- Permanent improvement2.5 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 2.5 mills, 5 years, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Paulding County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, 5 years, for permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Allen County
- Renewal levy4.9 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 4.9 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Fulton County
- Permanent improvement2.5 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 2.5 mills, 5 years, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Fairfield County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, 10 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, 10 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Franklin County BOE certified questions and issues; official wording to follow.
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Stark County
- Bond issue$116.8M in bonds, 37 years$123 per $100,000 of home value · new
Ballot wording
Issue 5
Shall bonds be issued by the Plain Local School District for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, equipping, renovating, rehabilitating, remodeling, adding to and otherwise improving School District buildings and facilities, acquiring, clearing, equipping and otherwise improving sites therefor, and demolishing existing buildings and facilities in the principal amount of $116,800,000, to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 37 years, and an annual levy of property taxes be made outside the ten-mill limitation, estimated by the county auditor to average over the repayment period of the bond issue 3.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $123 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027, to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds?
Source: Stark County BOE legal notice of election (Published in The Repository on October 14 and 21, 2026)
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Mahoning County · 2 questions
- Renewal levy3.57 mills, 5 years
- Permanent improvement1 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 3.57 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
Summary: Permanent improvement — 1 mills, 5 years, for permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Portage County
- Permanent improvement2.9 mills, continuing
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 2.9 mills, continuing, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Marion County
- Renewal levy2.44 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 2.44 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lake County
- Income tax1% income tax, continuing$13.7M a year · new
Ballot wording
Issue 7
Shall an annual income tax of 1 per cent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Riverside Local School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses and permanent improvements?
Terms from Lake County BOE certified questions and issues (updated 8/14/2026); official wording to follow.
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Erie County
- New operating levy4.9 mills, continuing$3.4M a year · $168 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Summary: New operating levy — 4.9 mills, continuing, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Stark County
- Emergency levy renewal2.3 mills, 5 years$750,000 a year · $81 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 6
Shall a fixed-sum levy renewing an existing levy be imposed by the Sandy Valley Local School District for the purpose of paying the current operating expenses of the district in the sum of $750,000 and a levy of taxes to be made outside of the ten-mill limitation estimated by the county auditor to average 2.3 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $81 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for a period of 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028? The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district’s general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district’s general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $0, which is 0% of those expenditures.
Source: Stark County BOE legal notice of election (Published in The Repository on October 14 and 21, 2026)
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Huron County
- Permanent improvement1 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 1 mills, 5 years, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Franklin County
- Bond issue$220M in bonds, 38 years$79 per $100,000 of home value · new
Ballot wording
Issue 6
The question of issuing bonds in the principal amount of two hundred twenty million dollars ($220,000,000) for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, and equipping a new Westland High School and new Grove City High School, with related site improvements; constructing school facilities and renovating, repairing, expanding, and improving existing school facilities; furnishing and equipping the same; and improving the sites thereof. The maximum number of years over which the principal of the bonds may be paid is 38 years. The estimated additional average annual property tax levy amounts to $79 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, which is 2.26 mills for each one dollar in excess of the tax limitation as estimated and certified by the county auditor. The first calendar year in which the tax is expected to be due is 2027.
Source: Franklin County BOE notice of election on issue of bonds (Form 122, dated 08/17/2026)
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Clark County
- Income tax0.5% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.5% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Licking County · 2 questions
- Bond issue$80.71M in bonds, 35 years$100 per $100,000 of home value · new
- Income tax2% income tax, continuing
Ballot wording
Summary: Bond issue — $80.71M in bonds, 35 years, for construct, renovate, repair, expand, improve school facilities. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from News report of the Licking BOE preliminary issue list; official wording to follow.
Summary: Income tax — 2% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from News report of the Licking BOE preliminary issue list; official wording to follow.
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Hamilton County
- Income tax0.25% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Issue 7
Shall an annual income tax of 0.25 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Southwest Local School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?
Source: Hamilton County BOE certified November 2026 Ballot Issues (ballot language)
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Allen County
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lucas County
- Income tax0.5% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.5% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Summit County
- Renewal levy3.17 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 3.17 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Portage County
- Renewal levy5.1 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 5.1 mills, 5 years, for current expenses & general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Cuyahoga County
- New operating levy6.7 mills, 5 years$15.43M a year · $235 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 9
An additional tax for the benefit of the Strongsville City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the County Fiscal Officer estimates will collect $15,427,256 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.7 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $235 for each $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer’s market value, for five years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The County Fiscal Officer has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district’s general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district’s general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $0, which is 0% of those expenditures.
Source: Cuyahoga County BOE issues list (ballot language)
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Hamilton County
- New operating levy6.95 mills, continuing$17.99M a year · $243 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 8
An additional tax for the benefit of the Sycamore Community City School District for the purpose of current expenses and permanent improvements that the county auditor estimates will collect $17,993,971 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.95 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $243 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $30,498,210, which is 28% of those expenditures.
Source: Hamilton County BOE certified November 2026 Ballot Issues (ballot language)
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Lucas County
Ballot wording
Summary: Combined levy — 3.2 mills, for 1% earned income tax paired with a 1.7-mill reduction in an existing property tax levy (renewal of part). Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA list + 13abc reporting; official wording to follow.
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Summit County
- Income tax1% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Clark County
- Renewal levy1.31 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 1.31 mills, 5 years, for current operating expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lucas County
- New operating levy6.9 mills, 5 years$22.82M a year · $242 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 9
Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) Toledo City School District. An additional tax for the benefit of Toledo City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the county auditor estimates will collect $22,817,500 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.9 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $242 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $0, which is 0% of those expenditures.
Source: Lucas County BOE sample ballot (precinct Toledo 9F)
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Wayne County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, 3 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.75% income tax, 3 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Miami County
- Renewal levy5.8 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 5.8 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Clermont County
- Combined levy1.99 mills$70 per $100,000 of home value · new
Ballot wording
Summary: Combined levy — 1.99 mills, for bonds (1.15 mills, 37 years) to renovate and add to the bethel campus + 0.84-mill continuing permanent improvement levy to maintain it. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Clermont Sun reporting + OSBA list; official wording to follow.
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Franklin County
- Combined levy9.74 mills$14.4M a year · $341 per $100,000 of home value · new
Ballot wording
Issue 7
Shall the Upper Arlington City School District be authorized to do the following: 1. Issue bonds for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, and equipping Burbank Early Childhood School and Hastings Middle School, with related site improvements; constructing, renovating, furnishing, and equipping Jones Middle School, with related site improvements; and constructing, furnishing and equipping an addition to the high school, with related and additional site improvements in the principal amount of $273,500,000, to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 38 years, and levy a property tax outside the ten-mill limitation, estimated by the county auditor to average over the bond repayment period 4.84 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $169 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds? 2. Levy an additional property tax to pay current operating expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $14,396,791 annually, at a rate not exceeding 4.9 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $172 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time?
Source: Franklin County BOE notice of election (Form 126/122, dated 08/17/2026)
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Erie County
- Renewal levy6.03 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 6.03 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Medina County
- Income tax1% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from WKYC list - Northeast Ohio school levies, bond issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot (updated 2026-09-29); official wording to follow.
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Trumbull County
- Renewal levy4.65 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Renewal levy — 4.65 mills, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Fayette County
- Income tax1% income tax, 7 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1% income tax, 7 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Fulton County
- Income tax1.75% income tax, continuing
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1.75% income tax, continuing, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Pike County
- Income tax0.5% income tax, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 0.5% income tax, 5 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Wayne County
- Permanent improvement0.5 mills, 5 years
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 0.5 mills, 5 years, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from Stark County BOE questions and issues list; official wording to follow.
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Mahoning County
- Permanent improvement1 mills, 5 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Permanent improvement — 1 mills, 5 years, for general permanent improvements. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Lake County
- Income tax0.75% income tax, continuingnew
Ballot wording
Issue 8
Shall an annual income tax of 0.75 per cent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Willoughby-Eastlake City School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?
Terms from Lake County BOE certified questions and issues (updated 8/14/2026); official wording to follow.
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Hamilton County
- New operating levy6.95 mills, continuing$5.35M a year · $243 per $100,000 of home value
Ballot wording
Issue 9
An additional tax for the benefit of Winton Woods City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the county auditor estimates will collect $5,346,642 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.95 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $243 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $16,517,941, which is 26% of those expenditures.
Source: Hamilton County BOE certified November 2026 Ballot Issues (ballot language)
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Crawford County
- Income tax1.75% income tax, 10 yearsnew
Ballot wording
Summary: Income tax — 1.75% income tax, 10 years, for current expenses. Official wording not yet published.
Terms from OSBA levy database (pre-election list); official wording to follow.
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Ohio school districts ask voters for property-tax levies (new operating money, renewals of existing levies, or permanent-improvement levies for capital needs), bond issues for buildings, and school district income taxes. Because Ohio’s tax-reduction factors hold most voted levies to a fixed number of dollars, districts return to the ballot regularly; renewals usually pass and new money usually does not. Since January 2026, new emergency, substitute and replacement levies are no longer allowed.
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