Ballot question

Issue 5: Ravenna City School District permanent improvements renewal levy

On the ballot in: Ravenna City School District
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 Ravenna City School District for the purpose of general permanent improvements that the county auditor estimates will collect $947,150 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.9 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $60 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 2.9-mill property tax with no end date (about $947,150 a year) for Ravenna City School District permanent improvements.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles) · Portage County Board of Elections

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