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Issue 16: Avon Lake municipal income tax increase for streets

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the ordinance (Ordinance No. 26-70) providing for an increase in the municipal levy on income from one and one-half percent (1.50%) to one and nine-tenths percent (1.90%), for 6 years, commencing January 1, 2027, to provide funds for the purpose of paying costs of (i) maintaining, repairing and improving city streets by constructing, reconstructing, widening, grading, draining, curbing, paving and extending streets and related bridges, and (ii) constructing storm sewers and related drainage improvements, installing traffic signals and signalization, and acquiring vehicles and equipment for city departments and functions, including debt charges on city notes, bonds or other obligations issued for those purposes, be passed?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote raises Avon Lake's municipal income tax from 1.50% to 1.90% for 6 years, starting January 1, 2027, for streets, storm sewers, traffic signals and city vehicles and equipment.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps the municipal income tax rate at 1.50%.

Sources

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