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Issue 8: Geauga County renewal levy for streets, roads and bridges

On the ballot in
Geauga County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Geauga County for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges, that the county auditor estimates will collect $3,729,532 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $21 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 2.5-mill, 5-year countywide property tax for streets, roads and bridges.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

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