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May 6

• Delaware County District Library, Ohio, Tax Measure (May 2025): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a new 1-mill property tax for library services, lasting 15 years, estimated at $35 per $100,000 of appraised value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a new 1-mill property tax for library services, lasting 15 years, estimated at $35 per $100,000 of appraised value.

• Groveport Madison Local School District, Ohio, Bond Measure (May 2025): ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $70.625 million in bonds for school facilities, repaid over 37 years through a property tax levy estimated at $179 per $100,000 of appraised value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $70.625 million in bonds for school facilities, repaid over 37 years through a property tax levy estimated at $179 per $100,000 of appraised value.

2024

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March 19

• Olentangy Local School District, Ohio, Bond and Property Tax Levies Measure (March 2024): ✖

A "yes" vote supported allowing the school district to:

issue $350 million in bonds for educational facilities and levy an estimated property tax of $95 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value to repay the bonds;
levy an additional property tax not exceeding $44 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for facility improvements; and
levy an additional property tax not exceeding $105 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for operating expenses.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the school district to:

issue $350 million in bonds for educational facilities and levy an estimated property tax of $95 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value to repay the bonds;
levy an additional property tax not exceeding $44 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for facility improvements; and
levy an additional property tax not exceeding $105 for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value for operating expenses.

November 5

• Central Ohio Transit Authority, Ohio, Issue 47, Sales Tax Increase for Funding Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund public transportation infrastructure in the COTA service area.

• Franklin County, Ohio, Issue 46, Property Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed renewing and increasing a tax levy to 2.5 mills to fund services for abused and neglected children and their families in Franklin County, costing property owners about $53 per $100,000 in appraised value annually for 10 years.

• Groveport Madison Local School District, Ohio, Issue 38, Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $78.3 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school construction, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $85 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Hilliard City School District, Ohio, Issue 39, Bond and Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported:

authorizing the school district to issue up to $142 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $64 per $100,000 in assessed value; and
levying a property tax of $242 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

A "no" vote opposed:

authorizing the school district to issue up to $142 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $64 per $100,000 in assessed value; and
levying a property tax of $242 for each $100,000 in appraised value.

• New Albany-Plain Local School District, Ohio, Issue 40, Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $135 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund facility construction and improvements, and requiring an estimated property tax value of $156 per $100,000 in assessed value.

2023

See also: Ohio 2023 local ballot measures

November 7

• Columbus City School District, Ohio, Tax Levy Measure (November 2023): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to levy a tax of $270 per $100,000 in assessed value for general improvements and operating expenses.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to levy a tax of $270 per $100,000 in assessed value for general improvements and operating expenses.

• Columbus Metropolitan Library District, Ohio, Tax Levy Measure (November 2023): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to levy a tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value for the purpose of operating expenses.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to levy a tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed value for the purpose of operating expenses.

2022

See also: Ohio 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 14, Health and Safety Infrastructure Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $300 million in bonds over a period of 22 years, levying $0.109 per $100 in assessed value, to build and renovate facilities and infrastructure, including health and safety facilities and improvements.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $300 million in bonds over a period of 22 years, levying $0.109 per $100 in assessed value, to build and renovate facilities and infrastructure, including health and safety facilities and improvements.

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 15, Recreation and Parks Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $200 million in bonds over a period of 17 years, levying $0.086 per $100 in assessed value, for building and renovating infrastructure for the Department of Recreation and Parks.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $200 million in bonds over a period of 17 years, levying $0.086 per $100 in assessed value, for building and renovating infrastructure for the Department of Recreation and Parks.

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 16, Neighborhood Development Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $200 million in bonds over a period of 20 years, levying $0.078 per $100 in assessed value, for community development and housing.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $200 million in bonds over a period of 20 years, levying $0.078 per $100 in assessed value, for community development and housing.

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 17, Department of Public Service Infrastructure Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $250 million in bonds for a period of 16 years, levying $0.112 per $100 in assessed value, for the renovation and construction of infrastructure for the Department of Public Service.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $250 million in bonds for a period of 16 years, levying $0.112 per $100 in assessed value, for the renovation and construction of infrastructure for the Department of Public Service.

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 18, Department of Public Utilities Infrastructure Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $550 million in bonds over a period of 25 years, levying $0.185 per $100 in assessed value, to renovate and build infrastructure for the Department of Public Utilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $550 million in bonds over a period of 25 years, levying $0.185 per $100 in assessed value, to renovate and build infrastructure for the Department of Public Utilities.

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 19, Initiative Process Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported banning initiatives that authorize the City to become a stockholder in any joint stock company or corporation; banning initiatives that would create a monopoly or confer a special privilege to an entity or individual that is not available to similarly situated persons or nonpublic entities; and would lengthen the period of time that a petition committee has to gather signatures.

A "no" vote opposed banning initiatives that authorize the City to become a stockholder in any joint stock company or corporation; banning initiatives that would create a monopoly or confer a special privilege to an entity or individual that is not available to similarly situated persons or nonpublic entities; and would lengthen the period of time that a petition committee has to gather signatures.

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 20, Civil Service Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending sections of the charter pertaining to employees of the mayor and civil service, including providing for the use of no more than three bands for each competitive eligible list of applicants, rather than no fewer than three bands; removing the current employee resident requirement; removing outdated language; and updating probationary rules.

A "no" vote opposed amending sections of the charter pertaining to employees of the mayor and civil service, including providing for the use of no more than three bands for each competitive eligible list of applicants, rather than no fewer than three bands; removing the current employee resident requirement; removing outdated language; and updating probationary rules.

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 21, City Operations Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to allow for virtual meetings for public bodies of the city; allowing a special or emergency meeting of the council to be called as provided for by the charter and ordinance of council, rather than the general laws of the state; and updating language reflecting how financial transactions of the city operate, as well as aligning a function of the city auditor with the Ohio Revised Code.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to allow for virtual meetings for public bodies of the city; allowing a special or emergency meeting of the council to be called as provided for by the charter and ordinance of council, rather than the general laws of the state; and updating language reflecting how financial transactions of the city operate, as well as aligning a function of the city auditor with the Ohio Revised Code.

• Franklin County, Ohio, Issue 10, Senior Services Levy Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a tax amounting to $0.175 per $100 in valuation, for five years, for the purpose of supporting senior citizens.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a tax amounting to $0.175 per $100 in valuation, for five years, for the purpose of supporting senior citizens.

2021

See also: Ohio 2021 local ballot measures

November 2

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 7, Create Energy-Related Funds and Allocate General Fund Revenue Charter Amendment Initiative (November 2021): ✖

A "yes" vote supported this initiative to create several funds related to energy, allocate a total of $87 million to the funds, and allow initiative sponsors to designate recipients of certain funds to then distribute:

Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Fund - $10 million
Clean Energy Education and Training Fund - $10 million
Minority Business Enterprise Clean Energy Development Fund - $10 million
Columbus Clean Energy Partnership Fund - $57 million - for subsidies to electricity customers

A "no" vote opposed this initiative to create several funds related to energy, allocate a total of $87 million to the funds, and allow initiative sponsors to designate recipients of certain funds to then distribute.

May 4

• Pickerington Local School District, Ohio, Question 1, Local School Bond Issue (May 2021): ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Pickerington Local School District to issue up to $95 million in bonds with revenue going to fund

expanding, renovating and improving Central High School and North High School;
constructing, furnishing and equipping a junior high school;
acquiring, renovating, furnishing and equipping new facilities for school district purposes;
repairing, improving and maintaining existing school buildings and facilities; and

requiring an estimated property tax levy of $290 per $100,000 in assessed value each year starting in 2021, and first due in 2022.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Pickerington Local School District to issue up to $95 million in bonds and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $290 per $100,000 in assessed value with the first tax due in 2022.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Ohio

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 1, Electric Service Aggregation Program Measure (November 2020): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to establish an Electric Aggregation Program, which would allow the city to aggregate the retail electrical load of customers within the city's boundaries, and allowing customers to opt-out of the program.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to establish an Electric Aggregation Program.

• Columbus, Ohio, Issue 2, Civilian Police Review Board and Inspector General Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to create the Civilian Police Review Board with authority to launch and carry out investigations of alleged police misconduct, subpoena testimony and evidence during the investigations, make recommendations to the Division of Police, and appoint and manage the new position of Inspector General for the Division of Police.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to create the Civilian Police Review Board with authority to launch and carry out investigations of alleged police misconduct, subpoena testimony and evidence during the investigations, make recommendations to the Division of Police, and appoint and manage the new position of Inspector General for the Division of Police.

• Franklin County, Ohio, Issue 24, Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Tax Renewal and Increase (November 2020): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to renew and increase a tax to fund programs for mental health, alcohol, and drug addiction at a rate of $285 per $100,000 of assessed property value (an increase of $65 per $100,000 of assessed property value).

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to renew and increase a tax to fund programs for mental health, alcohol, and drug addiction, thereby allowing the tax to expire.

April 28

See also: April 28, 2020 ballot measures in Ohio

2019

November 5

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 10: Franklin County Property Tax Renewal for Children Services a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing a property tax of $0.31 per $100 in assessed property value to fund Franklin County Children Services.

A no vote was a vote against renewing a property tax to fund Franklin County Children Services.

May 7

See also: May 7, 2019 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 7: Columbus Bond Issue for Safety, Health, and Infrastructure a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $205 million at a tax rate of $0.91 per $1,000 in property value to fund safety, health, and infrastructure projects.

A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $205 million to fund safety, health, and infrastructure projects.

• Issue 8: Columbus Bond Issue for Parks and Recreation a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $100 million at a tax rate of $0.53 per $1,000 in property value to fund parks and recreation.

A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $100 million to fund parks and recreation.

• Issue 9: Columbus Public Service Bond Issue a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $425 million at a tax rate of $2.33 per $1,000 in property value to fund public service.

A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $425 million to fund public service.

• Issue 10: Columbus Public Utilities Bond Issue a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $250 million at a tax rate of $1.03 per $1,000 in property value to fund public utilities.

A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $250 million to fund public utilities.

• Issue 11: Columbus Neighborhood Development Bond Issue a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $50 million at a tax rate of $0.24 per $1,000 in property value to fund neighborhood development projects.

A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to issue bonds in the amount of $50 million to fund neighborhood development projects.

2018

May 8

See also: May 8, 2018 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 3: Columbus Local Government Structure Charter Amendment a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to change the composition of the city council from seven at-large members to nine by-district members and to establish procedures for implementing by-district elections.

A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to change the composition of the city council from seven at-large members to nine by-district members and to establish procedures for implementing by-district elections.

2017

November 7

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 4: Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities Proposed Tax Levy a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing a tax for the use of the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

A no vote was a vote against renewing a tax for the use of the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in Ohio

City of Columbus Community Bill of Rights Fracking Ban Initiative Charter Amendment (November 2016)

March 15

See also: March 15, 2016 ballot measures in Ohio

City of Columbus Charter Amendment to Create Council Districts and Increase the Number of Council Members (2016)

2015

November 3

See also: November 3, 2015 ballot measures in Ohio

City of Columbus Community Bill of Rights Fracking Ban Initiative Charter Amendment (November 2015) - This measure may go on the ballot in November 2016.

2014

May 6

See also: May 6, 2014 ballot measures in Ohio

City of Columbus Blue Jackets’ Nationwide Arena Bailout Initiative (May 2014)

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

Westerville School District Levy Repeal Question (November 2012)

There were, in addition, 37 local liquor options on the ballots in Franklin County. Thirty-four of them were approved and 3 were defeated. For more information about the results of these liquor option questions, see the County Election Results Summary for the 2012 General Election. Information about what locations and businesses were granted liquor licenses is available here.

March 6

See also: March 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

a Upper Arlington City Levy Increase (March 2012)
d Jefferson Township Current Levy Addition (March 2012)
a Columbus & Grandview Heights Local Option Questions, 4 (March 2012)
a Upper Arlington Library Levy Renewal (March 2012)
a South Western School District Bond Measure (March 2012) (also in Pickaway County)
d Teays School District Income Tax Replacement (March 2012) (also in Fairfield & Pickaway County)
a Westerville School District Levy Increase (March 2012) (also in Delaware County)

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

May 3

See also: May 3, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

a Madison Township Police Replacement Levy (May 2011)
a Mifflin Township Fire Levy Addition (May 2011)
a Mifflin Unincorporated Area Police Levy Addition (May 2011)
d Canal Winchester School District Levy Renewal (May 2011) (also in Fairfield County)
a Gahanna School District Levy Addition (May 2011)
d Hilliard School District Levy Implementation (May 2011)
a Licking Heights School District Levy Renewal (May 2011) (also in Licking County)
d New Albany Park District Levy Replacement (May 2011)

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

a Columbus City Council Charter Amendment (November 2010)
ad Bexley, & Gahanna Heights School District Levy Additions, 2 (November 2010)
a Madison-Plains School District Levy Renewal (November 2010) (also in Fayette and Madison Counties)
d Pickerington School District Property Tax Renewal (November 2010) (also in Fairfield County)
d Groveport Madison School District Bond Measure (November 2010)

November Issues List (dead link)

May 4

See also: May 4, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

d Gahanna-Jefferson School District Levy Addition (May 2010)
a Reynoldsburg School District Levy Addition (May 2010)
a Grandview Heights Library Levy Replacement (May 2010)

Franklin County May Election Results Summary

2009

November 3

a Jackie Thompson recall, Whitehall, Ohio, 2009
a Franklin County Children's Services Levy Referendum (2009)
ad Franklin County, 33 proposed Sunday Alcohol Sales Areas (November 2009)(21 of 32 approved)

August 4

See also: August 4, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

a Columbus City Income Tax Increase (August 2009)
d South-Western School District Tax Increase (August 2009)

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