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Bellefontaine City School District income tax

On the ballot in
Bellefontaine City School District
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall an annual income tax of 1% on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Bellefontaine City 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 1% income tax on the earned income of Bellefontaine City School District residents, for a continuing period starting January 1, 2027, for current expenses.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the income tax.

On the Bellefontaine ward ballots and the Bellefontaine school district parts of the Harrison, Lake, Liberty and Union precincts.

Sources

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