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Issue 9: Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) sales and use tax continuation

On the ballot in
Stark County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the continuation of an existing sales and use tax be levied by the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) for all transit purposes at a rate not exceeding one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) for 10 years?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote continues SARTA's existing 0.25% sales and use tax for transit purposes for 10 years.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects continuing the sales and use tax.

Sources

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