May 5 2026 Ballot Issue

  • Union City Council Meeting Recap:

    Union City Council Meeting Recap:

    Income Tax Proposal, Levy Support, and Questions… The Union City Council meeting recap from April 13, 2026, revealed several important issues. These ranged from meeting procedures to financial planning decisions that may affect residents in the coming years. A First: Required Sign-In for All Attendees At this meeting, every person in the room had to

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  • Brookville City Council Meeting Recap:

    Brookville City Council Meeting Recap:

    Strong Leadership and Real-World Impact April 7, 2026 Attending the Brookville City Council meeting in person this week was well worth the time. While the meeting ran longer than expected, it was one of those evenings where the depth of information made it feel productive from start to finish. What stood out most was the

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  • Kettering Combined City Council and School Board Meeting Recap

    Kettering Combined City Council and School Board Meeting Recap

    School Board Presentation on New Schools and May Levy The Kettering school levy discussion was the focus of a joint meeting between Kettering City Council and the Kettering Board of Education on March 31. I was glad to attend and hear the full presentation shared that evening. The meeting began with a well-deserved celebration of

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  • $512 Million Kettering School Levy:

    $512 Million Kettering School Levy:

    What Voters Need to Know Before the May Election A proposed $512 million school levy in Kettering, Ohio is expected to appear on the upcoming May ballot—and it has the potential to directly impact homeowners, property taxes, and long-term affordability in the community. This page is designed to give voters a clear, straightforward overview of

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  • What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Northridge, OH

    What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Northridge, OH

    Northridge voters will see a Northridge Schools permanent improvements levy on the May 2026 ballot. The proposed measure would create a new 2.2-mill tax levy to fund school district building and facility improvements. The graphic above shows the estimated annual cost to homeowners based on property value if the levy passes. What the Northridge Schools

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  • Kettering Schools Bond Issue May 2026

    Kettering Schools Bond Issue May 2026

    Voters in the Kettering City School District will decide the Kettering Schools bond issue May 2026. The proposal asks voters to approve a 5.93-mill bond. The bond would fund new school construction, building renovations, and facility improvements across the district. School districts often use bonds to pay for large construction projects. These projects include building

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  • What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Union, OH

    What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Union, OH

    Union voters will see two important issues on the May 2026 ballot. The ballot includes a renewal levy for streets, roads, and bridges and a proposed 1% municipal income tax for police and fire operations. The road levy supports infrastructure residents already rely on. The income tax proposal would create a new funding source tied

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  • What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Trotwood, OH

    What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Trotwood, OH

    Trotwood voters will see an important local issue on the May 5, 2026 ballot. The City of Trotwood is asking residents to consider a renewal levy that supports current operating expenses, including funding for police services. Because this measure is a renewal levy, it continues existing funding rather than creating a new tax. If approved,

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  • What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Washington Township, OH

    What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Washington Township, OH

    Voters in Washington Township will make an important decision in the May 5, 2026 election. The Washington Township OH May 2026 ballot includes a proposed levy that would support local police services. Township leaders say the levy would help fund law enforcement operations. It would also help maintain the level of police coverage residents currently

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  • What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Jackson Township, OH

    What’s on the May 2026 Ballot for Jackson Township, OH

    Voters in Jackson Township will see two local issues on the May 5, 2026 election ballot. The Jackson Township OH May 2026 ballot includes renewal levies that support police services and road infrastructure within the township. Both issues are renewal levies, which means they continue existing funding rather than creating new taxes. If voters approve

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