Ballot question

Issue 1: Alexander Local School District income tax (additional)

On the ballot in: Alexander Local School District
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall an annual income tax of 0.75 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Alexander Local School District, for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote imposes a 0.75% income tax on the earned income of Alexander Local School District residents for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for current expenses.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the income tax.

The district lies in Athens, Meigs and Vinton counties; Athens County's board certified the issue (Issue #1 on Athens ballots; also on the Columbia ballot in Meigs County and the Knox Township split 2 ballot in Vinton County). In Athens County it is on the Alexander East, Alexander West, Athens Baker split 2, Albany Village, Lee Township, Lodi Township, New Marshfield split 1 and Waterloo split 1 ballots. Choices: FOR THE TAX / AGAINST THE TAX.

Sources

Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Athens County - 11/3/2026 General Election · Athens County Board of Elections
Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/10/2026) · Athens County Board of Elections

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