Ballot question

Issue 7: Southwest Local School District income tax

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall an annual income tax of 0.25 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Southwest Local School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote imposes a 0.25% tax on the earned income of school district residents with no end date, beginning January 1, 2027, for current expenses.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the school district income tax.

Sources

November 2026 General Election issue text with issue numbers · Hamilton County Board of Elections
Questions and Issues, certified, November 3, 2026 General Election · Hamilton County Board of Elections

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