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Salem City recreation renewal levy

On the ballot in
City of Salem
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Salem City for the purpose of recreational purposes that the county auditor estimates will collect $235,982 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.3 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $19 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 1.3-mill, 5-year property tax (about $235,982 a year) for Salem recreation.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Salem City lies in Columbiana and Mahoning counties; the same question appears on the Mahoning County ballot for part of Green Township precinct 2.

Sources

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