Ballot question
Martins Ferry City School District income tax (0.75%, 5 years)
- On the ballot in
- Martins Ferry City 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% on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Martins Ferry City 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% tax on the earned income of school district residents for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the Martins Ferry City School District's current expenses.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the income tax.
On the Martins Ferry city ballots and some Colerain, Pease Township ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Income Tax Martins Ferry City School District". Choices: FOR THE TAX / AGAINST THE TAX.
Sources
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Belmont County - 11/3/2026 General Election · Belmont County Board of Elections
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