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Lima City School District permanent improvements and operating levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Lima City School District
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Lima City School District for the purpose of the acquisition, construction, enlargement, renovation, and financing of general permanent improvements and current operating expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,836,189 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5.99 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $142 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 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 school district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the school district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $-0-, which is 0% of those expenditures.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 5.99-mill, 5-year property tax for Lima City School District permanent improvements and current operating expenses, estimated to collect $1,836,189 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the ballots of most Lima precincts and precincts American E (split 2) and American K (split 3). Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Lima City School District".

Sources

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