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07-05-2025
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How did Summit County school levies fare in 2025 Ohio primary election?
Here's a look at how Summit County-based school districts and neighboring districts that dip into the county fared at the ballot box Tuesday: Springfield Local Schools levies pass decisively By more than two-thirds of votes on each issue, the Springfield Local School District easily passed two emergency levies. Issue 16 renews for five years a 2.74-mill tax to collect $84 for each $100,00 of property valuation. Issue 17 renews a 7-mill tax to collect $113 for each $100,000 of valuation. Twinsburg City Schools voters soundly reject bond issue Nearly two-thirds of voters in the Twinsburg City School District cast votes against Issue 11, a bond issue asking for 3.84 mills ($135 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value for 36 years). Nordonia Hills Schools levy appears to barely squeak by Issue 10 in the Nordonia Hills City School District in northern Summit County asked for 5 mills ($175 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value for five years). According to unofficial final results from the Summit County Board of Elections, the measure narrowly passed with 4,665 votes for it and 4,585 against it. If uncounted absentee ballots mailed by the May 5 postmark deadline were to significantly diminish the current 80-vote difference and the margin falls below one half of 1% of votes cast on the issue, the race would head to a recount. Manchester Local Schools can celebrate double win Like Springfield, the Manchester Local School District had two issues on the ballot — and both gained the support of nearly two-thirds of voters. Issue 13 will collect 0.81 mills ($25 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value for five years) and Issue 14 will collect 8.5 mills ($152 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value for five years). Mogadore puts a levy victory on the books Voters in the Mogadore Local district, which straddles the Summit-Portage line, gave the village's school system a vote of confidence with nearly two-thirds favoring Issue 15, which will collect 5.93 mills ($208 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value for six years). Voters shoot down Aurora City, Highland Local school levies A tiny portion of Summit County voters live in the Portage County-based Aurora City School District, which saw its Issue 9 turned away by nearly two-thirds of the vote total. The Medina County-based Highland Local School District, which wanders into parts of western Summit County, also saw its ballot hopes dashed — with about 57% of voters going against Issue 12. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: How Summit County school levies fared in 2025 primary election May 6
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02-05-2025
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May 6 primary poses questions to every Ohio voter. What's at stake in Summit County?
Ohio's 2025 primary election takes place Tuesday, May 6 — and every Buckeye State precinct is voting because of the statewide Issue 2. In some parts of Summit County, that might be the only ballot question a voter will have to consider. But a couple of party primary races and a handful of levies are up for a vote across the area. Here's what you need to know about the primary: The Summit County Board of Elections is holding early voting at 500 Grant St. in Akron. The final opportunities to vote ahead of primary day are Friday, May 2: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 3: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 4: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is no early voting on Monday, May 5. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by Monday, May 5. Polls will be open on Tuesday, May 6, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ohio voters will decide on Issue 2, a $2.5 billion bond issue for infrastructure improvements. The bond would fund projects related to roads, bridges, water systems, and waste disposal over 10 years, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Issue 2 is unrelated to the proposed $600 million in bonds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. There is no Issue 1 on the ballot due to a change in Ohio law to no longer repeat issue numbers. Here's the ballot language on Issue 2 from the Ohio Secretary of State: Issue 18 affects communities served by the Akron-Summit County Public Library system. They'll decide whether to issue $160 million in bonds — to be repaid over a 20-year period — to acquire sites and build and upgrade facilities. The measure contains a property tax levy that would amount to $35 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value. Issue 19 affects the Barberton Public Library District (in addition to the city, the district includes some precincts in Akron, Norton and Coventry Twp.) and is a renewal of a five-year, 1.95 mill tax for Barberton Public Library. That's $39 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value. For a closer look at these levies, ready the Summit County Board of Elections' ballot language below: Two Akron City Council races will determine the voters' choice to replace members who stepped down in 2024. Sam DeShazior was the council's interim choice to replace Nancy Holland in Ward 1. He's running to keep the seat in a Democratic primary that also includes Emily Durway and Fran Wilson. There are no Republican candidates registered, so the winner of this race will be positioned for victory in November unless independent challengers are certified. Akron City Council named Bruce Bolden as the interim Ward 8 replacement for James Hardy after his exit in 2024. Bolden faces a challenge in the Democratic primary from N.J. Akbar. There are no Republican candidates certified, so the only potential hurdles for the primary winner would be independent challengers joining the general election race. Four Democratic candidates are vying to chosen for three City Council at-large slots that the party can field on the November ballot. Jessica Epstein currently holds one of the seats; others running are Lindsay Cammel Halm, David G. Kline and Tracy Pletcher. The primary winners will join a general election race that includes GOP incumbents Christine Cipa and Nicholas Rubino as well as Republican Jena Stasik. Nordonia Hills City School District's Issue 10 is a levy asking for 5 mills ($175 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value for five years). Twinsburg City School District's Issue 11 is a bond issue asking for 3.84 mills ($135 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value for 36 years). Manchester Local School District's Issue 13 is an emergency levy asking for 0.81 mills ($25 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value for five years) and Issue 14 is a levy asking for 8.5 mills ($152 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value for five years). Mogadore Local School District's Issue 15 is a levy asking for 5.93 mills ($208 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value for six years). Springfield Local School District's Issue 16 is an emergency levy asking for 2.74 mills ($84 annually for each $100,00 of appraised value for five years) and Issue 17 is a an emergency levy asking for 7 mills ($113 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value for five years). For a closer look at these measures and school levies from districts based in neighboring counties that dip into Summit, read the Summit County Board of Elections ballot language below: Lakemore Village's Issue 6 is a fire department levy asking for 4.75 mills ($166 annually for each $100,000 of the appraised property value for a continuing period). Sagamore Hills Township's Issue 7 is a police levy asking for 6 mills ($210 for each $100,000 of appraised value for a continuing period). Springfield Township's Issue 8 is a fire department levy asking for 0.125-mill reduction in three existing levies to a rate of 6.375 mills ($223 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value for a continuing period). For a closer look at these measures, read the Summit County Board of Elections' ballot language below: This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Voter Guide 2025: What's on Summit County ballots in May 6 primary
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26-04-2025
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What issues will Summit County voters decide at the polls on May 6?
On May 6, Summit County voters will go to the polls to decide on an array of issues. From school levies to library funding, and even a state constitutional amendment, county residents will have no shortage of decisions to make. Early voting is underway, and will continue to until May 4. Here's an overview of key issues to be decided. For a full list of the issues appearing on ballots, click here, or visit the Summit County Board of Elections website here: and click on "60 Day Issue Synopsis." Issue 2 asks voters statewide to renew a constitutional amendment, first passed in 1987, that funds critical infrastructure improvements in local communities through the State Capital Improvements Program (SCIP). If approved, Issue 2 will authorize the state legislature to issue a maximum of $2.5 billion in general obligation funds over 10 years, capping the total allowable issuance at $250 million per fiscal year. The measure won't enable looting the public's coffers to pay for a new Browns stadium. The text of the ballot issue states, "Capital improvement projects would be limited to roads and bridges, waste water treatment systems, water supply systems, solid waste disposal systems, storm water and sanitary collection, storage, and treatment facilities." According to a fact sheet from the Ohio Public Works Commission passing the measure won't result in higher taxes, as SCIP bonds are paid off with existing state revenue. Check out the fact sheet here. The Springfield Local District is seeking two emergency tax levy renewals. The first would renew a five year, 2.74-mill tax to collect $84 for each $100,00 of property valuation. The second is a five year, 7-mill tax to collect $113 for each $100,000 of valuation. Among other school levies: The Nordonia Hills City School District seeks an additional 5-mill levy that would collect $7.3 million annually or $175 for each $100,000 of appraised property value. Twinsburg City School District voters will weigh $97 million bond issue to be repaid annually over a minimum of 36 years as well as 3.84-mill property tax to pay for the bonds, amounting to $135 for each $100,000 of appraised property value. The Manchester Local School District is asking voters to renew two levies. The first would raise $275,000 over five years to pay for the district's emergency needs at an average rate of 0.81 mills, or $25 for each $100,000 of appraised property value. The second is an 8.5-mill tax to raise $1.8 million annually for five years; the tax would cost homeowners $152 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value. The Mogadore Local School District, seeking to avoid an operating deficit of $840,000, is asking voters to pass a tax that averages 5.93 mills or $208 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value. Voters living in communities served by the Akron-Summit County Public Library system will decide whether to issue $160 million in bonds to acquire sites and build and upgrade facilities. The amount will be repaid annually over a maximum 20 year period. The measure contains a property tax levy that would amount to $35 for each $100,000 of appraised value beginning in 2025 and first due in 2026. The library system's service area includes the Ccty of Akron and all of Summit County except for Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Peninsula, Stow-Munroe Falls, and Twinsburg, which are served by independent libraries. Barberton voters will be asked to renew a five-year, 1.95 mill tax for Barberton Public Library. The tax amounts to $39 for each $100,000 of appraised property value. Springfield Township voters will weigh a partial replacement for three existing fire department levies that would reduce the the total amount collected by 0.125 mills. The county fiscal officer estimates it will cost $223 for each $100,000 of appraised property value. Sagamore Hills Township has a 6-mill police levy on its ballot that would collect $2.8 million annually, or $210 for each $100,000 of appraised property value. In Lakemore, village residents are being asked to approve a 4.75-mill tax would raise $417,000 annually for the fire department, or $166 yearly for each $100,000 of the appraised property value. Contact reporter Derek Kreider at DKreider@ or 330-541-9413. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Levies, library funding and more on May 6 ballot in Summit County
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03-04-2025
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Early voting hours, registration deadlines and more: what to know about Ohio's May primary
Summit County voters will go to the polls May 6 to decide party candidates for the November election as well as ballot issues in several communities. Early voting gets underway April 8. From registration deadlines to acceptable forms of ID, here's what to know about the upcoming primary. To vote in the May 6 primary, you must be register by April 7. Registration can be completed in-person at the Summit County Board of Elections, via mail or online at In-person absentee voting begins at the Summit County Board of Elections Early Vote Center, 500 Grant Street, on April 8 and continues through May 4. Applications for mail-in ballots close April 29 at 8:30 p.m, and must be postmarked by May 5. Military and overseas voting is already underway. You can learn more here: From April 8 to April 25, polls will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning April 28, the center will extend its hours. On April 28, it will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; on April 29, it will be open from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On April 30, hours return to 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Early Vote Center will be open on the Saturday and Sunday before the election, May 3 and May 4. On May 3 it's open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; on May 4, the last day of early in-person voting, it's open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. On primary day, polls will open statewide from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. You'll need to bring some form of identification to the polls when you vote. According to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's office, that includes one of the following: Ohio driver's license. State of Ohio ID card. Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV. A US passport. A US passport card US military ID card Ohio National Guard ID card. US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card. Contact reporter Derek Kreider at DKreider@ or 330-541-9413. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Summit County early voting begins April 8 for May primary
