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November 5

• Cleveland Municipal School District, Ohio, Issue 49, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported:

authorizing the school district to issue up to $295 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $93 per $100,000 in assessed value; and
levying a tax of $301 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

A "no" vote opposed:

authorizing the school district to issue up to $295 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $93 per $100,000 in assessed value; and
levying a tax of $301 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

• Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Issue 55, Cigarette Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a tax on cigarettes at a rate of 3.5 cents per cigarette for 10 years.

March 19

• Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Issue 26, Property Tax Renewal for Health and Human Services Measure (March 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported this measure to renew a property tax of $131 per $100,000 of assessed value for eight years to provide funding for health and human or social services.

A "no" vote opposed this measure to renew a property tax of $131 per $100,000 of assessed value for eight years to provide funding for health and human or social services.

2023

See also: Ohio 2023 local ballot measures

November 7

• Cleveland, Ohio, Issue 38, People's Budget Initiative (November 2023): ✖

A "yes" vote supported creating a participatory budgeting process, called the People's Budget, in Cleveland, allowing residents to propose and vote on city-wide and neighborhood-specific projects using money allocated to the People's Budget Fund.

A "no" vote opposed estabishing the People's Budget process in Cleveland.

• Cuyahoga Community College District, Ohio, Issue 5, Property Tax Increase and Renewal Measure (November 2023): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing the existing property tax of 2.1 mills and increases the rate by 0.4 mills to a total of 2.5 mills ($67 per $100,000 assessed value) for ten years to fund the Cuyahoga Community College District's operating costs.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the existing property tax of 2.1 mills and increases the rate by 0.4 mills to a total of 2.5 mills ($67 per $100,000 assessed value) for ten years to fund the Cuyahoga Community College District's operating costs.

2022

See also: Ohio 2022 local ballot measures

November 2

• Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Issue 6, Property Tax Renewal Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing a property tax of $13 per $100,000 of assessed value for five years to provide funding for the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority.

A "no" vote opposed continuing a property tax of $13 per $100,000 of assessed value for five years to provide funding for the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority.

• Cleveland Metropolitan Park District, Ohio, Issue 5, Property Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a property tax of $270 per $100,000 of assessed value to provide funding for the Cleveland Metropolitan Parks District.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a property tax of $270 per $100,000 of assessed value to provide funding for the Cleveland Metropolitan Parks District.

2021

See also: Ohio 2021 local ballot measures

November 2

• Cleveland, Ohio, Issue 24, Community Police Commission and Police Oversight Initiative (November 2021): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to make changes related to police oversight, discipline, and policies, including:

the creation of the Community Police Commission to—together with the Civilian Police Review Board—oversee police conduct investigations and discipline, report and advise about police-community relations, and oversee police training and recruitment;
requirements that the commission be demographically representative of the city; and
changes to membership qualifications and requirements for the Civilian Police Review Board to include attorneys with experience defending victims of police brutality, give the mayor instead of the police chief the authority to remove board members, and require the board's budget to equal at least 1% of the police department's budget.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to change provisions related to police oversight and discipline, including changes to the structure of and authority over the Civilian Police Review Board and the creation of a Community Police Commission.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Ohio

• Cleveland Municipal School District, Ohio, Issue 68, Property Tax Renewal and Increase Measure (November 2020): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing and increasing the property tax for 10 years to fund the Cleveland Municipal School District at a rate of $2,000 per $100,000 of the assessed property value (an increase of $500).

A "no" vote opposed renewing and increasing the property tax to fund the Cleveland Municipal School District, thereby allowing it to expire in 2020.

April 28

See also: April 28, 2020 ballot measures in Ohio

2019

November 5

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 6: Cuyahoga County County Council Confirmation Requirement for Sheriff Appointment a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of requiring county council confirmation of the county executive's appointment to sheriff and redefining the requirements for the sheriff's term, removal process, powers, and duties.

A no vote was a vote against requiring county council confirmation of the county executive's appointment to sheriff and redefining the requirements for the sheriff's term, removal process, powers, and duties.

• Issue 20: Cleveland Charter Amendment Concerning Eligibility to Run for Office a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of establishing that in order to run for city office, a candidate must have been an elector in Cleveland for a minimum of 12 months, must file nominating petitions at least 90 days before the primary election, and must use standard forms of the Secretary of State.

A no vote was a vote against establishing certain rules for qualifying as a candidate for city office and enacting filing deadlines.

• Issue 21: Cleveland Require the Mayor's Budget Estimate to be Posted Online Amendment a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of requiring that the mayor's estimate for the city budget be made available online on the city website or available in print upon request and eliminating the requirement that the mayor must make 1,000 printed copies of the budget estimate.

A no vote was a vote against requiring that the mayor's estimate for the city budget be made available online on the city website or available in print upon request, thereby continuing the requirement that the mayor's office must make 1,000 printed copies of the budget estimate.

• Issue 22: Cleveland Administrative Matters Amendment a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of making the following changes to the city charter:

updating Required Provisions of Rules of the Civil Service Commission;
removing the grading of classifications; and
clarifying the language relative to classification, assessment, eligibility, and/or rejection of candidates for appointments and/or promotions in the classified service of the city.

A no vote was a vote against making amendments to the city charter related to city administration.

• Issue 3: Cuyahoga Community College District Property Tax Renewal and Increase a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing and increasing a property tax to fund Cuyahoga Community College District.

A no vote was a vote against renewing and increasing a property tax to fund Cuyahoga Community College District.

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in Ohio

• Measure 24: Cuyahoga County Sunday Liquor Sales a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Ohio City Shuffleboard LLC at Forest City Shuffleboard Arena and Bar.

A no vote was a vote against permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Ohio City Shuffleboard LLC at Forest City Shuffleboard Arena and Bar.

• Measure 25: Cuyahoga County Sunday Liquor Sales a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Muldoon's Saloon.

A no vote was a vote against permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Muldoon's Saloon.

• Measure 26: Cuyahoga County Sunday Liquor Sales a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Aldi Inc Ohio at Aldi #25.

A no vote was a vote against permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Aldi Inc Ohio at Aldi #25.

• Measure 27: Cuyahoga County Sunday Liquor Sales a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Shrey LLC at Mini Mart Express.

A no vote was a vote against permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Shrey LLC at Mini Mart Express.

• Measure 28: Cuyahoga County Sunday Liquor Sales a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Krupa 7. Inc at Snack Box Food Mart.

A no vote was a vote against permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Krupa 7. Inc at Snack Box Food Mart.

• Measure 29: Cuyahoga County Sunday Liquor Sales a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Mar 140 Inc at Speedy Gas.

A no vote was a vote against permitting the sale of liquor on Sundays by Mar 140 Inc at Speedy Gas.

• Measure 30: East Cleveland Gas Aggregation a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of permitting the city to aggregate natural gas services.

A no vote was a vote against permitting the city to aggregate natural gas services.

May 8

See also: May 8, 2018 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 9: Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services Property Tax a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing for two years a property tax to fund health, human, and social services at a rate of $0.39 per $100 of assessed property value.

A no vote was a vote against renewing for two years a property tax to fund health, human, and social services at a rate of $0.39 per $100 of assessed property value.

2017

November 7

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 59: Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Proposed Tax Levy a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing a tax for the use of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority.

A no vote was a vote against renewing a tax for the use of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority.

• Issue 60: Cleveland Public Library Proposed Tax Levy a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing and increasing a tax for the use of the Cleveland Public Library.

A no vote was a vote against renewing and increasing a tax for the use of the Cleveland Public Library.

• Issue 61: Cuyahoga Community College District Bond Issue a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $227 million by issuing bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of community college facilities.

A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $227 million by issuing bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of community college facilities.

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in Ohio

d Village of Gates Mills "Community Bill of Rights" Fracking Ban, Issue 51 (November 2014)

2013

February 5

See also: February 5, 2013 ballot measures in Ohio

Fairview Park City Rezoning Amendment Question (February 2013)

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

August 7

See also: August 7, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

a Shaker Heights City Income Tax Increase (August 2012)
a Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District Levy Renewal (August 2012)

March 6

See also: March 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

aCuyahoga County Health Levy Renewal (March 2012)
a Cleveland City Charter Amendment (March 2012)
a Cleveland, Westlake Local Option Questions, 2 (March 2012)
d Parma City Charter Commission Question (March 2012)
a Strongsville City Zoning Ordinance Questions, 2 (March 2012)
a Berea, Chagrin Falls & Garfield Heights School District Levy Additions, 3 (March 2012)
ad Cuyahoga Heights, Mayfield & Rock River School District Levy Additions, 3 (March 2012)
a Parma & Strongville School District Levy Renewals, 2 (March 2012)

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

August 2

See also: August 2, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

d Independence City Charter Amendment (August 2011)
d Seven Hills City Garbage Levy Addition (August 2011)
a Seven Hills City Fire Levy Increase (August 2011)
a Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District Levy Renewal (August 2011)
d Cuyahoga Heights School District Levy Addition (August 2011)
d Strongsville School District Levy Addition (August 2011) (also in Lorain County)

May 3

See also: May 3, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

a Olmsted Falls Fire Levy Renewal (May 2011)
a Brecksville City Charter Amendment (May 2011)
a Fairview Park City Zoning Charter Amendment (May 2011)
a Parma City Sunday Alcohol Question (May 2011)
a Warrensville Heights City Levy Renewal (May 2011)
d Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Euclid & Garfield Heights School District Levy Additions, 3 (May 2011)
da Olmsted Falls, Parma & Strongsville School District Levy Additions, 3 (May 2011)
a Garfield Heights School District Levy Renewal (May 2011)
d Maple Heights School District Income Tax Implementation (May 2011)

February 8

See also: February 8, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

ad Garfield Heights & Independence School District Levy Increases, 2 (February 2011)

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

a Brooklyn Highway Interchange Referendum, 2010
a Garfield Heights Red Light Camera Question (November 2010)
d Garfield Heights Trash Collection Fee Question (November 2010)
d Mayfield Village Zoning Charter Amendments, 2 (November 2010)
a Bay Village School District Levy Increase (November 2010)
ad Bedford, Brooklyn, Independence, Orange & Richmond Heights School District Levy Renewals, 5 (November 2010)
d Berea & Brooklyn School District Bond Measures, 2 (November 2010)
da Brecksville-Broadview, Garfield Heights, N. Olmstead & Parma School District Levy Additions, 4 (November 2010)

November Issues List

September 7

See also: September 7, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

d Parma School District Levy Addition (September 2010)
d Chagrin Falls Village Police Bond Measure (September 2010)

August 3

See also: August 3, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

d North Olmsted School District Levy Continuation (August 3, 2010)
d Pepper Pike City Income Tax Increase (August 2010)
a Pepper Pike City Charter Amendment (August 2010)

May 4

See also: May 4, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

a Cleveland Charter Amendments, 2 (May 2010)
a Beachwood, Westlake & Rocky River School District Bond Measures, 3 (May 2010)
a Garfield Heights, Parma & North Royalton School District Levy Renewals, 3 (May 2010)
ad Shaker Heights, Solon, Parma, North Olmsted & Lakewood School District Levy Additions, 5 (May 2010)

Cuyahoga County May Issues List--May Results Summary

2009

November 3

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

adCuyahoga County Government Reform Initiative (2009) (1 of 2 approved)
ad Cuyahoga County, 28 proposed Sunday Alcohol Sales Areas (November 2009) (24 of 28 approved)
a Parma Heights Proposed City Charter Amendments, Issue 61-71 (November 2009) (All 10 approved)
d Parma Heights City School District Levy (November 2009)

February 3

See also: February 3, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

d Olmsted Falls City School District tax levy vote, 2009

May 5

See also: May 5, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

d Bedford Township Whitman Re-Zoning Referendum (2009)

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