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Issue 13: Lucas County renewal levy for Imagination Station

On the ballot in
Lucas 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 the County of Lucas for the purpose of operation and maintenance of the Imagination Station, Toledo's non-profit science center, and facility to promote the sciences and STEM education, that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,339,989 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.17 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $3 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for five years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 0.17-mill, 5-year county property tax for Imagination Station's operation and maintenance, about $3 a year per $100,000 of market value.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

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