Ballot question

Issue 18: City of Berea renewal levy

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of Berea for the purpose of current expenses that the County Fiscal Officer estimates will collect $461,371 annually, at a rate not exceeding 4.1 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $16 for each $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer’s market value, for five years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 4.1-mill, five-year property tax for the city's current expenses, estimated to collect $461,371 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

November 3, 2026 General Election: sample ballots (Parts 1-12, every precinct) · Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Issues List, November 3, 2026 General Election · Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

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