Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures
2025
- See also:Ohio 2025 local ballot measures
May 5
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A"yes" votesupported replacing a 1.4-mill property tax levy to fund the operation, improvement, and conservation of area Metroparks, at a rate estimated at $49 per $100,000 of appraised value, for 10 years, beginning in 2025. The new levy would replace an existing 1.4-mill levy with three years remaining, currently costing $30 per $100,000. |
A"no" voteopposed replacing a 1.4-mill property tax levy to fund the operation, improvement, and conservation of area Metroparks, at a rate estimated at $49 per $100,000 of appraised value, for 10 years, beginning in 2025. The new levy would replace an existing 1.4-mill levy with three years remaining, currently costing $30 per $100,000. |
November 4
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•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 1, Property Tax for Children's Services Funding Measure (November 2025): ✔
A"yes" votesupported renewing a tax at a rate of 1.8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $39 for each $100,000, for the purpose of children's services. |
A"no" voteopposed renewing a tax at a rate of 1.8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $39 for each $100,000, for the purpose of children's services. |
2024
- See also:Ohio 2024 local ballot measures
March 19
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•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 8, Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported authorizing for 10 years a tax levy of $35 per $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, generating an estimated $9.15 million annually, with revenue going to addiction and mental health services. |
A"no" voteopposed authorizing for 10 years a tax levy of $35 per $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, generating an estimated $9.15 million annually, with revenue going to addiction and mental health services. |
•Toledo, Ohio, Issue 1, 0.75% Income Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported renewing the 0.75% income tax, with 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund for police and fire and other safety responsibilities, 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund, and 1/3 of the revenue going to the Capital Improvements Fund. |
A"no" voteopposed renewing the 0.75% income tax, with 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund for police and fire and other safety responsibilities, 1/3 of the revenue going to the general fund, and 1/3 of the revenue going to the Capital Improvements Fund. |
•Toledo, Ohio, Issue 2, 0.25% Income Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported renewing the 0.25% income tax, with the revenue going to roads, streets, and bridges. |
A"no" voteopposed renewing the 0.25% income tax, with the revenue going to roads, streets, and bridges. |
November 5
- See also:Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 28, Port Authority Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs. |
A"no" voteopposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $2.52 million a year annually for the purposes of funding the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, including economic and development programs. |
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 29, Senior Citizen Services Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs. |
A"no" voteopposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $8.14 million a year annually for the purposes of providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs. |
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 30, Children Services Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children. |
A"no" voteopposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $13.7 million a year annually for the purposes of children services and the care and placement of children. |
•Toledo, Ohio, Issue 9, Mayoral Term Limits Charter Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three. |
A"no" voteopposed changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three. |
•Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Ohio, Issue 24, Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A"no" voteopposed authorizing the district to issue up to $153 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improving library facilities and buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
•Toledo Public Schools, Ohio, Issue 19, Tax and Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A"yes" votesupported:
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2023
- See also:Ohio 2023 local ballot measures
November 7
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•Toledo, Ohio, Issue 24, City Funds for Street Improvements Charter Amendment (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" votesupported amending the city charter to allow city funds to be spent on city street improvements regardless of whether or not the streets were previously unimproved. |
A "no" voteopposed amending the city charter to allow city funds to be spent on city street improvements regardless of whether or not the streets were previously unimproved. |
A "yes" vote supported advising the Toledo City Council to move forward with plans to renovate the Bayview Wastewater Treatment Plant, expected to cost $900 million over 20 years. |
A "no" voteopposed advising the Toledo City Council to move forward with plans to renovate the Bayview Wastewater Treatment Plant. |
•Toledo City School District, Ohio, Issue 9, 6.5 Mill Property Tax Renewal Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" votesupported renewing the existing school district property tax levy of 6.5 mills ($169 per $100,000 assessed value) for five years to fund current school district expenses. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the existing school district property tax levy of 6.5 mills ($169 per $100,000 assessed value) for five years to fund current school district expenses. |
•Toledo City School District, Ohio, Issue 10, 5.8 Mill Property Tax Renewal Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing the existing school district property tax levy of 5.8 mills ($167 per $100,000 assessed value) for five years to fund current school district operating expenses and general permanent improvements. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the existing school district property tax levy of 5.8 mills ($167 per $100,000 assessed value) for five years to fund current school district operating expenses and general permanent improvements. |
2022
- See also:Ohio 2022 local ballot measures
November 8
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 10, Imagination Station Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A"yes" votesupported renewing a tax of $0.017 per $100 in valuation for five years to maintain and operate the Imagination Station, Toledo's non-profit science center, and to promote the sciences. |
A"no" voteopposed renewing a tax of $0.017 per $100 in valuation for five years to maintain and operate the Imagination Station, Toledo's non-profit science center, and to promote the sciences. |
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 11, Toledo Lucas County Public Library Measure (November 2022): ✔
A"yes" votesupported renewing a tax of $0.37 per $100 in valuation for five years to provide for the current expenses of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. |
A"no" voteopposed renewing a tax of $0.37 per $100 in valuation for five years to provide for the current expenses of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. |
A"yes" votesupported renewing a tax of $0.09 per $100 in valuation for 10 years to acquire, operate, improve, conserve, and protect new and existing Metropark lands. |
A"no" voteopposed renewing a tax of $0.09 per $100 in valuation for 10 years to acquire, operate, improve, conserve, and protect new and existing Metropark lands. |
•Toledo, Ohio, Issue 21, Charter of the City of Toledo Amendment (November 2022): ✖
A"yes" votesupported amending the Charter of the City of Toledo to make certain changes, including:
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A"no" voteopposed amending the Charter of the City of Toledo to make certain changes, including:
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May 3
A"yes" votesupported extending a property tax of $1 per $1,000 of assessed value for 10 years to provide funds for mental health programs and alcohol and drug addiction programs. |
A"no" voteopposed extending a property tax of $1 per $1,000 of assessed value for 10 years to provide funds for mental health programs and alcohol and drug addiction programs. |
2021
- See also:Ohio 2021 local ballot measures
November 2
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 1, 9-1-1 and Public Safety Information Property Tax (November 2021): ✔
A"yes" votesupported renewing for five years a property tax of $0.7 per $1,000 in property valuation (0.7 mills) for 9-1-1 and public safety information services. |
A"no" voteopposed renewing for five years a property tax of $0.7 per $1,000 in property valuation (0.7 mills) for 9-1-1 and public safety information services, thereby allowing the tax to expire in 2022. |
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 2, Imagination Station Property Tax (November 2021): ✖
A"yes" votesupported enacting for five years a property tax of $0.1975 per $1,000 in property valuation (0.1975 mils) to fund Imagination Station and replacing the existing property tax of $0.17 per $1,000 in property valuation. |
A"no" voteopposed enacting for five years a property tax of $0.1975 per $1,000 in property valuation (0.1975 mils) to fund Imagination Station and replacing the existing property tax of $0.17 per $1,000 in property valuation. |
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 3, Toledo Zoological Park Property Tax (November 2021): ✔
A"yes" votesupported renewing a property tax for five years to fund the Toledo Zoological Park and decreasing the property tax rate from $0.75 per $1,000 in property valuation (0.75 mills) to $0.65 per $1,000 in property valuation (0.65 mills). |
A"no" voteopposed renewing for five years at a decreased rate a property tax to fund the Toledo Zoological Park, thereby allowing the existing 0.75 mills tax to expire in 2022. |
A"yes" votesupported including Lucas County in the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA), repeal the existing TARTA property tax, and replace it with a 0.5% sales tax for 10 years with revenue for TARTA. |
A"no" voteopposed this measure to include Lucas County in the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) and replace the existing TARTA property tax with a 0.5% sales tax. |
•Toledo, Ohio, Issue 4, Primary Election Date Change Charter Amendment (November 2021): ✔
A"yes" votesupported amending the Toledo City Charter to change the primary election date from the second Tuesday in September to the first Tuesday in May starting in 2023. |
A"no" voteopposed this charter amendment to change the date of the city's primary election, thereby leaving the primary on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September. |
2020
November 3
•Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 18, Children's Services Property Tax Renewal Measure (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" votesupported renewing the property tax at the rate of $180 per $100,000 of assessed property value for five years to fund Luca County Children's Services. |
A "no" voteopposed renewing the property tax at the rate of $180 per $100,000 of assessed property value for five years to fund Lucas County Children's Services, thus allowing the existing property tax to expire on December 31, 2020. |
A "yes" votesupported authorizing an additional property tax at the rate of $200 per $100,000 of assessed property value for 10 years for the Metropolitan Park District. |
A "no" voteopposed authorizing an additional property tax at the rate of $200 per $100,000 of assessed property value for 10 years for the Metropolitan Park District. |
•Toledo, Ohio, Issue 3, Income Tax Renewal Measure (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" votesupported renewing the city's temporary income tax at a rate of 0.75% for four years beginning on January 1, 2021, to be allocated to safety services, capital improvements, and the General Fund. |
A "no" voteopposed renewing the city's temporary income tax at a rate of 0.75% for four years beginning on January 1, 2021, thereby allowing the existing income tax to expire on December 31, 2020. |
•Toledo, Ohio, Issue 4, Additional Income Tax Measure (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" votesupported imposing an additional temporary municipal income tax at a rate of 0.25% for four years beginning on January 1, 2021, to fund road improvements. |
A "no" voteopposed imposing an additional temporary municipal income tax at a rate of 0.25% for four years beginning on January 1, 2021, thus maintaining the existing municipal income tax rate of 2.25%. |
April 28
2019
November 5
•Issue 8: Lucas County Property Tax Renewal to Fund Senior Citizens Services
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| Ayesvote was a votein favor of renewing a property tax to fund senior citizen programs at a rate of $0.075 for each $100 in assessed property value for five years. |
| Anovote was a voteagainst renewing a property tax to fund senior citizen programs at a rate of $0.075 for each $100 in assessed property value for five years. |
February 26
•Question 1: Toledo Restrict Jail Construction to Downtown Overlay District Initiative
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•Question 2: Toledo "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" Initiative
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2018
November 6
•Issue 3: Washington Local School District Tax Increase
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•Issue 5: Toledo City School District Emergency Preparedness Tax Levy Renewal
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•Issue 6: Toledo City School District General Operationas Tax Levy Renewal
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•Issue 7: Sylvania City School District Tax Increase
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•Issue 9: Lucas County Child Services Tax Renewal
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•Issue 10: Lucas County Jail Construction Bond Issue
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•Issue 11: Lucas County Mental Health Services Tax Renewal
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•Issue 12: Lucas County Port Authority Tax Renewal
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•Issue 15: Toledo Charter Amendment
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2017
November 7
•Issue 9: Toledo City Schools Tax Levy Renewal
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| Ayesvote was a vote in favor of renewing a 6.5 mill tax per one dollar of property valuation for district expenses assessed from 2018 through 2023. |
| Anovote was a vote against renewing a 6.5 mill tax per one dollar of property valuation for district expenses assessed from 2018 through 2023. |
•Issue 12: Toledo Metropolitan Park District Tax Levy Renewal
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| Ayesvote was a vote in favor of renewing a 1.4 mill tax per dollar of property valuation to maintain city parks assessed from 2018 to 2028. |
| Anovote was a vote against renewing a 1.4 mill tax per dollar of property valuation to maintain city parks assessed from 2018 to 2028. |
2015
September 15
City of Toledo Marijuana Decriminalization "Sensible Marijuana Ordinance" Initiative, Issue 1 (September 2015)
2012
November 6
aBerkey Village Tax Levy Replacement Question (November 2012)
aOregon City Charter Amendment Question (November 2012)
dToledo City Parks Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
aWaterville City Charter Amendment Question (November 2012)
aMonclova Township Fire Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
dSpencer Township TARTA Withdrawal Question (November 2012)
dSylvania Township TARTA Withdrawal Question (November 2012)
aWashington Township Fire Tax Levy Renewal Question (November 2012)
aAnthony Wayne LSD Tax Levy Question (November 2012) (also in Fulton County)
aOttawa Hills Local School District Tax Question (November 2012)
dToledo City School District Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
aMetroparks Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
aSylvania Area Joint Recreational District Tax Levy Question (November 2012)
aToledo-Lucas County Public Library Tax Levy Question (November 2012) (also in Toledo County)
aLucas County MRHS Tax Levy Question (November 2012)
aLucas County Children Services Tax Levy Question (November 2012)
Lucas County Imagination Station Tax Levy Renewal Question (November 2012)
- There were also 6 local liquor options on the ballot. They were all approved.
August 7
aSwanton School District Levy Renewal (August 2012) (also in Fulton County)
March 6
aToledo City Income Tax Continuation (March 2012)
aSpringfield Tonwship Local Option Question (March 2012)
aEvergreen School District Income Tax Addition (March 2012) (also in Fulton County)
aFour County Joint Vocational School District Levy Addition (March 2012) (also in Defiance, Henry, Williams, Paulding, Putnam, Wood and Fulton Counties)
dSwanton School District Emergency Levy Renewal (March 2012) (also in Fulton County)
2011
November 8
aLucas County 911, Children & Park Levy Renewals, 3 (November 2011)
aHarding Township Fire Levy Addition (November 2011)
aJerusalem Township Recreation Levy Renewal (November 2011)
aMonclova Township Police Levy Addition (November 2011)
aSpringfield Township Fire District Levy Renewal (November 2011)
dBerkey Village Operations Levy Addition (November 2011)
aOregon City Fire & Recreation Levy Renewals, 2 (November 2011)
aOregon City Income Tax Renewal (November 2011)
aSylvania City Charter Amendment (November 2011)
aOlander Park District Levy Renewal (November 2011)
dSwanton Library District Levy Addition (November 2011)
aCity & Township Local Option Questions, 4 (November 2011)
dEvergreen School District Income Tax Implementation (November 2011)
dFour County Vocational & Patrick Henry School District Levy Additions, 2 (November 2011) (Four County measure only in Lucas County, also in Wood, Henry & Putnam Counties)
aMaumee School District Levy Addition (November 2011)
aOttawa Hills School District Levy Increase (November 2011)
aWashington School District Levy Addition (November 2011)
May 3
- See also:May 3, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio
dMaumee School District Levy Addition (May 2011)
aSylvania School District Levy Addition (May 2011)
2010
November 2
aToledo Area Regional Transit Authority Levy Renewal (November 2010) (also in Wood County)
dOttawa Hills Deer Culling Referendum (November 2010)
dToledo School District Levy Increase (November 2010)
aEvergreen School District Levy Renewal (November 2010) (also in Fulton county)
May 4
- See also:May 4, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio
dToledo Income Tax Increase (May 2010)
aToledo City Income Tax Reallocation (May 2010)
dSpringfield School District Levy Addition (May 2010)
2009
November 3
aLucas County Tax Levy Replacement (November 2009)
- Lucas County, 12 proposed Sunday Alcohol Sales Areas (November 2009) (11 of 12 approved)
September 15
dToledo City Council Reduction Measure (2009)
dToledo Income Tax Allocation, Issue 1 (September 2009)
August 5
dOregon City School District tax levy vote, August 2009
Not on the ballot
Toledo Red-Light Charter Amendment (2009)
Sylvania & Perrysburg TARTA Withdrawal Questions, 2 (March 2012)
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