Ballot question

Issue 9: Tallmadge City School District income tax

On the ballot in: Tallmadge City School District
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall an annual income tax of one percent (1.00%) on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Tallmadge City School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote imposes a 1% income tax on the earned income of school district residents, with no end date, starting January 1, 2027, for the Tallmadge City School District's current expenses.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the income tax.

The school district also covers part of Portage County; the Summit County board certified this issue.

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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