Ballot question
Issue 46: Mogadore fire and EMS levy renewal and increase
- On the ballot in
- Village of Mogadore
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A renewal of 3.5 mills and an increase of 1.23 mills for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of the Village of Mogadore for the purpose of the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under Section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Ohio Revised Code, or other emergency medical services operated by the fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs of the Village of Mogadore pursuant to Section 5705.19(I) of the Ohio Revised Code that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $500,686 annually, at a rate not exceeding 4.73 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $135 for each $100,000 of the county fiscal officer's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote renews 3.5 mills and adds 1.23 mills (4.73 mills total) for 5 years for Mogadore fire and EMS personnel and related costs ($135 per $100,000 of market value).
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal and increase.
Sources
- Summit County Board of Elections — Ballot List Display (sample ballots by precinct), 11/3/2026 General Election · Summit County Board of Elections
- Summit County Board of Elections — Issue Synopsis, General Election November 3, 2026 (60-day filing deadline) · Summit County Board of Elections
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