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2025

See also: Ohio 2025 local ballot measures

November 4

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 2, Public Safety Internship Program Incentive Charter Amendment (November 2025): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to provide an incentive for participation in the city's public safety internship program by awarding five points in examination credit on city fire and police department entrance exams.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to provide an incentive for participation in the city's public safety internship program by awarding five points in examination credit on city fire and police department entrance exams.

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 3, Changes to Campaign Finance Reporting and Elections Commission Vacancies Charter Amendment (November 2025): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to align local campaign finance reporting and deadlines with the state and provide for additional time to fill vacancies on the city's elections commission.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to align local campaign finance reporting and deadlines with the state and provide for additional time to fill vacancies on the city's elections commission.

• Cincinnati City School District, Ohio, Issue 28, Levy Renewal Measure (November 2025): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to renew a levy at a rate of $177 per $100,000 of assessed property value for 10 years beginning in 2026.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to renew a levy at a rate of $177 per $100,000 of assessed property value for 10 years beginning in 2026.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 34, Parks and Recreation Tax Renewal Measure (November 2025): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to renew a property tax at a rate of $22 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund the Great Parks of Hamilton County for 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to renew a property tax at a rate of $22 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund the Great Parks of Hamilton County for 10 years.

2024

See also: Ohio 2024 local ballot measures

November 7

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 34, Family Services and Treatment Programs Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $7 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $6.76 million a year annually for the purposes of supplementing the general fund to provide family services and treatment programs.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 35, Community Developmental Disabilities Programs Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for five years an annual tax of $76 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $79.7 million a year annually for the purposes of providing funds for community developmental disabilities programs.

2023

See also: Ohio 2023 local ballot measures

November 7

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 22, Sale of Cincinnati Southern Railway to Norfolk Southern Measure (November 2023): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Cincinnati Southern Railway Board of Trustees to sell the Cincinnati Southern Railway for $1.6 billion to the Norfolk Southern Corporation, and depositing the money into a trust fund operated by the Cincinnati Southern Railway Board of Trustees to be used to improve or replace existing streets, bridges, municipal buildings, parks and recreational facilities, parking improvements, and other public facilities.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Cincinnati Southern Railway Board of Trustees to sell the Cincinnati Southern Railway to the Norfolk Southern Corporation.

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 23, Changes to Local Initiative and Elections Processes Charter Amendment (November 2023): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to make changes to local initiative and election processes, including:

requiring local citizen initiative petitions to be submitted to Council Secretary before signature collection;
providing for a schedule for submitting initiative signatures to the Clerk of Council;
limiting local initiatives to one subject;
providing for a cure period for local initiative and candidate petition signatures;
providing for electronic voting for city council members;
making technical changes throughout the city charter to reflect that councilmembers are elected to two-year terms; and
changing the timeline for filing a nominating petition for an election to an unexpired term of office of mayor with state and federal requirements.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to make changes to local initiative and election processes.

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 24, City Income Tax Increase for Housing Projects and Assistance Fund Charter Amendment (November 2023): ✖

A "yes" vote supported increasing Cincinnati city income tax rate by 0.3% (from 1.8% to 2.1%) with revenues dedicated to a fund for housing projects and assistance, including:

dedicating 65% of the fund to grants, subsidies, and loans for developing and maintaining housing for families with incomes up to 30% of the area median income;
dedicating 30% of the fund to support housing projects and assistance for families with incomes up to 50% of the area median income and down payment and mortgage assistance to home owners with incomes of up to 80% of the area median income level;
dedicating 5% of the fund to administrative costs associated with the fund; and
administering the fund in consultation with a board of 11 city residents.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the Cincinnati city income and withholding taxes by 0.3% to fund grants, subsidies, and loans for housing projects and rent and mortgage assistance for renters and property owners with incomes between 30 and 80% of the area median income level.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 19, Property Tax Renewal for Cincinnati Zoo Funding (November 2023): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing an existing property tax of 0.46 mills ($9 per $100,000 assessed value) for five years to fund the Cincinnati Zoo.

A "no" vote opposed renewing an existing property tax of 0.46 mills ($9 per $100,000 assessed value) for five years to fund the Cincinnati Zoo.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 20, Property Tax Renewal and Increase for Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Funding (November 2023): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing an existing property tax of 1.0 mills and increasing the rate by 0.5 mills to a total of 1.5 mills ($43 per $100,000 assessed value) for ten years to fund the Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library.

A "no" vote opposed renewing an existing property tax of 1.0 mills and increasing the rate by 0.5 mills to a total of 1.5 mills ($43 per $100,000 assessed value) for ten years to fund the Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library.

2022

See also: Ohio 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 11, Requirement of Mayor Assigning Legislative Matter to Appropriate Committee Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring the Mayor to assign a legislative matter to the appropriate committee by the fourth meeting of the council that follows the date which the legislative matter was submitted to the clerk of council.

A "no" vote opposed requiring the Mayor to assign a legislative matter to the appropriate committee by the fourth meeting of the council that follows the date which the legislative matter was submitted to the clerk of council.

• Cincinnati City School District, Ohio, Issue 3, Emergency Requirements Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported imposing a tax levy of $51.5 million per year, for 10 years, to provide for emergency requirements for the Cincinnati City School District.

A "no" vote opposed imposing a tax levy of $51.5 million per year, for 10 years, to provide for emergency requirements for the Cincinnati City School District.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 8, Health and Hospitalization Services Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a tax to supplement the General Fund, not exceeding $4.07 million over five years, to provide for health and hospitalization services.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a tax to supplement the General Fund, not exceeding $4.07 million over five years, to provide for health and hospitalization services.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 9, Funds for the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported constituting a $3.37 million tax, over five years, to provide funds for Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services District, and for the operation of mental health programs and the operation, construction, and maintenance of mental health facilities.

A "no" vote opposed constituting a $3.37 million tax, over five years, to provide funds for Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services District, and for the operation of mental health programs and the operation, construction, and maintenance of mental health facilities.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 10, Senior Citizens Services or Facilities Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a tax supplementing the General Fund, not exceeding $1.6 million over five years, to provide or maintain senior citizens services and facilities, including housekeeping, personal care, respite care for caregivers, home repair and maintenance, medical transportation, adult day care, home delivered meals, chore services, legal counseling, adult protective services, and durable medical equipment.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a tax supplementing the General Fund, not exceeding $1.6 million over five years, to provide or maintain senior citizens services and facilities, including housekeeping, personal care, respite care for caregivers, home repair and maintenance, medical transportation, adult day care, home delivered meals, chore services, legal counseling, adult protective services, and durable medical equipment.

2021

See also: Ohio 2021 local ballot measures

November 2

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 3, Mayor and City Council Procedures, Requirements, and Compensation Charter Amendment Initiative (November 2021): ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to

require the city council to approve any lawsuits filed on behalf of the city;
establish city council compensation to be equal to the median household income ($46,260 in 2021) in the city, adjusted annually;
establish a one-year residence requirement for mayoral and city council candidates;
make it so the unelected candidate with the most votes at the last election fills city council vacancies instead of city council members designating a successor;
require the mayor to assign legislative proposals to the relevant committees within 30 days and to put proposals on the city council agenda within 30 days of them being reported out of committee;
make the mayor and city council members liable for purposeful or reckless violations of state open meeting laws; and
provide for a process for the removal of the mayor.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to change city council compensation and provisions governing vacancies, requirements, and procedures for the mayor and city council.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 1, Property Tax Increase for Children Services (November 2021): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of $0.277 per $100 in property valuation (2.77 mills) and authorizing an increase of $0.174 per $100 in property valuation (1.74 mills) for five years, amounting to a total property tax rate of $0.451 per $100 in property valuation (4.51 mills) with revenue used for children services.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of $0.277 per $100 in property valuation (2.77 mills) and authorizing an increase of $0.174 per $100 in property valuation (1.74 mills) for five years.

• Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 29, Great Parks of Hamilton County Property Tax Levy (November 2021): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a property tax in the county of 0.95 mills ($0.95 per $1,000 in assessed property value) for 10 years to fund the Great Parks of Hamilton County district.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a property tax in the county of 0.95 mills ($0.95 per $1,000 in assessed property value) for 10 years to fund the Great Parks of Hamilton County district.

May 4

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 1, Council Member Successor Designation Charter Amendment (May 2021): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Cincinnati city charter Article II, Section 4b, and Article IV by enacting new Section 5b to:

prohibit council members from revising their successor designation certificates after being indicted for a felony or after the filing of certain criminal charges against them;
require the City Solicitor to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute an action under Ohio Revised Code Section 733.72 or its successor to remove a member of Council where a member of council has been indicted for a felony or a criminal complaint has been filed against a member for charges relating to official conduct.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Cincinnati city charter Article II, Section 4b, and Article IV by enacting new Section 5b, thus maintaining the existing city charter.

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 2, Council Member Pre-conviction Suspension Charter Amendment (May 2021): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Cincinnati city charter Section 4b and enacting new Sections 4c, 4d, and 4e of Article II to:

provide for a pre-conviction suspension of council members indicted for state or federal felonies related to the council member's duties, where the council member shall be suspended from official duties but shall receive a salary during the suspension that may be recovered by the city upon the member's conviction;
provide for the removal of council members upon conviction of or guilty plea to said crime;
require ethics training for council members within 60 days of taking the oath of office;
prohibit council members from revising their successor designation certificates after being indicted for a state or federal felony related to the council member's conduct in council duties;
clarify details regarding successor designation certificates.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Cincinnati city charter Section 4b and enacting new Sections 4c, 4d, and 4e of Article II, thus maintaining the existing city charter.

• Cincinnati, Ohio, Issue 3, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Charter Amendment (May 2021): ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending the Cincinnati city charter to require a permanent $50 million annual contribution of city funds to a Cincinnati Affordable Housing Trust Fund to provide for new construction, renovation of vacant property, renovation of existing units, operation costs, and direct services for housing affordable to households with certain income levels; and provide for a managing board for the affordable housing trust fund.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Cincinnati city charter to create a Cincinnati Affordable Housing Trust Fund and requiring a permanent $50 million annual contribution from the city.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Ohio

• Cincinnati City School District, Ohio, Issue 17, Property Tax Renewal (November 2020): ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing the property tax passed in 2016 at a rate of $734 per $100,000 of assessed property value to raise a total of $48 million in revenue over five years beginning in 2021.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the property tax passed in 2016 at a rate of $734 per $100,000 of assessed property value to raise a total of $48 million, thereby allowing the existing tax to expire in December 2021.

April 28

See also: April 28, 2020 ballot measures in Ohio

Hamilton County, Ohio, Issue 7, Sales Tax for Infrastructure and Transportation (April 2020) a

2019

November 5

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 12: Cincinnati City School District Property Tax Renewal to Fund Emergency Services a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing a 10-year property tax levy to fund emergency services at $1.006 per $100 in assessed property value.

A no vote was a vote against renewing a 10-year property tax levy to fund emergency services at $1.006 per $100 in assessed property value.

• Issue 20: Hamilton County Property Tax Renewal to Fund Family Services a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing a property tax to fund family services and treatment programs at $0.034 per $100 in assessed property value for five years.

A no vote was a vote against renewing a property tax to fund family services and treatment programs at $0.034 per $100 in assessed property value for five years.

• Issue 21: Hamilton County Property Tax Renewal to Fund Community Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing a property tax to fund programs for individuals with developmental disabilities at $0.413 per $100 in assessed value for five years.

A no vote was a vote against renewing a property tax to fund programs for individuals with developmental disabilities at $0.413 per $100 in assessed value for five years.

• Issue 22: Cincinnati City Earnings Tax Reduction Contingent on a County Sales Tax to Fund Transportation a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to eliminate 0.3% of the city's earnings tax if a sales tax to fund the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority is passed in Hamilton County.

A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to eliminate 0.3% of the city's earnings tax if a sales tax to fund the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority is passed in Hamilton County.

2018

November 6

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• Issue 9: Hamilton County Children’s Services Tax Levy a
• Issue 10: Cincinnati City Council Two-Year Terms Charter Amendment a
• Issue 11: Cincinnati City Council Four-Year Terms Charter Amendment a
• Issue 12: Cincinnati City Council Executive Sessions Charter Amendment a
• Issue 13: Cincinnati Campaign Finance Charter Amendment a
• Issue 14: Cincinnati Veterans Civil Service Exam Charter Amendment a
• Issue 15: Cincinnati Public Safety Civil Service Exam Charter Amendment a

May 8

See also: May 8, 2018 ballot measures in Ohio

• Question 2: Hamilton County Zoo Property Tax a
• Question 3: Hamilton County Library Property Tax a

2017

November 7

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 3: Hamilton County Property Tax Renewal for Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing for five years the county's property tax levy of 2.99 mills—$299 per $100,000 in assessed property value—to fund alchohol, drug addiction, and mental health services.

A no vote was a vote against renewing for five years the county's property tax levy of 2.99 mills—$299 per $100,000 in assessed property value—to fund alchohol, drug addiction, and mental health services, thereby allowing the tax to expire.

• Issue 4: Hamilton County Property Tax Renewal for Health and Hospital Services a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing for five years the county's property tax levy of 4.07 mills—$407 per $100,000 in assessed property value—to fund health and hospitalization services.

A no vote was a vote against renewing for five years the county's property tax levy of 4.07 mills—$407 per $100,000 in assessed property value—to fund health and hospitalization services, thereby allowing the tax to expire.

• Issue 5: Hamilton County Property Tax for Senior Services a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing for five years and increasing the county's property tax levy for senior services from 1.29 mills to a total rate of 1.6 mills—$160 per $100,000 in assessed property value.

A no vote was a vote against renewing and increasing the county's property tax levy for senior services from 1.29 mills to a total rate of 1.6 mills—$160 per $100,000 in assessed property value—therby allowing the levy to expire.

• Issue 24: Cincinnati Public School District Property Tax Renewal a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing for five years the school district's property tax levy of 8.43 mills—$843 per $100,000 in assessed property value—to fund emergency requirements of the school district.

A no vote was a vote against renewing for five years the school district's property tax levy of 8.43 mills—$843 per $100,000 in assessed property value—to fund emergency requirements of the school district.

2016

City of Cincinnati Minimum Wage Increase Initiative (2016)

2013

November 5

See also: November 5, 2013 ballot measures in Ohio

d Issue 4: Cincinnati Pension Reform Charter Amendment Initiative
Cincinnati Parking Privatization Contract Referendum (November 2013)

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

March 6

See also: March 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

a Cincinnati & Fairfax Local Alcohol Questions, 2 (March 2012)
d Addyston Village Income Tax Implementation (March 2012)
a Amberley Village Police Levy Addition (March 2012)
a Springfield Township Fire Levy Addition (March 2012)
d Mt Healthy School District Levy Addition (March 2012)
a Princeton School District Levy Addition (March 2012) (also in Butler & Warren Counties)
a Wyoming School District Bond Measure (March 2012)
a Forest Hills School District Levy Addition (March 2012)

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

a Hamilton County Health Service Levy Renewal (November 2011)
a Hamilton County Children Service Levy Renewal (November 2011)
d Cincinnati City Streetcar Referendum (November 2011)
a Cincinnati Garbage Fee Charter Amendment (November 2011)
a Cincinnati City Gas & Electricity Aggregation Questions, 2 (November 2011)
a Cincinnati City Charter Amendment (November 2011)
a Madeira City Charter Amendments, 3 (November 2011)
a Madeira City Referendum Change Amendment (November 2011)
a Cheviot City Levy Renewals, 2 (November 2011)
a Milford City Fire Levy Addition (November 2011)
a Mt. Healthy & N. College Hills City Levy Renewals, 2 (November 2011)
a Mt. Healthy & Wyoming City Charter Revisions, 2 (November 2011)
a Springdale City Gas & Electricity Aggregation Questions, 2 (November 2011)
a Addyston Village Water & Sewage Levy Renewals, 2 (November 2011)
d Addyston Village Income Tax Increase (November 2011)
a Amberley Village, Lincoln Heights & Columbia Electricity Aggregation Questions, 4 (November 2011)
a Arlington Heights Village Police Levy Replacement (November 2011)
a Golf Manor & Greenhills Village Current Levy Renewals, 2 (November 2011)
da Greenhills Village Charter Amendments, 3 (November 2011)
a Lincoln Heights Garbage Levy Increase (November 2011)
a Lockland Village Fire Levy Renewal (November 2011)
a Mariemont Village Improvements Levy Renewal (November 2011)
a North Bend, Terrance Park Village & Miami Township Current Levy Renewals, 3 (November 2011)
a Silverton Village Charter Revision (November 2011)
a Columbia Township Fire District Levy Addition (November 2011)
a Green Township Police & Road Levy Renewals, 2 (November 2011)
ad Local Option Questions, 11 (November 2011)
d Cincinnati School District Levy Addition (November 2011)
a Madeira School District Levy Addition (November 2011)
d Mt. Healthy School District Levy Addition (November 2011)
d Northwest School District Levy Increase (November 2011)
a Three Rivers School District Levy Renewal (November 2011)

August 2

See also: August 2, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

d Mt. Healthy City School District Levy Addition (August 2011)

May 3

See also: May 3, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

a Cleves Village Levy Addition (May 2011)
a Elmwood Place Village Levy Renewals, 2 (May 2011)
a Columbia Township Road District Levy Addition (May 2011)
d Deer Park School District Bond Measure (May 2011)
a Loveland City School District Levy Addition (May 2011)
a Norwood City School District Levy Addition (May 2011)

February 8

See also: February 8, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

d Mt. Healthy School District Levy Increase (February 2011)
a St. Bernard-Elmwood Levy Replacement (February 2011)

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

d Deer Park School District Bond Measure (November 2010)
d Mt. Healthy School District Levy Addition (November 2010)
d N. College Hill School District Levy Addition (November 2010)
a Sycamore School District Bond Measure (November 2010)
d Lockland School District Levy Addition (November 2010)

November Issues List

August 3

See also: August 3, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

d Mt. Healthy City Levy Increase (August 2010)

May 4

See also: May 4, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

a Three Rivers School District Bond Measure (May 2010)
a Mariemont & Princeton City School District Bond Measures, 2 (May 2010)
a North College Hill, Finneytown, Northwest, Mariemont, Princeton and Norwood School District Levy Measures, 6 (May 2010)

Hamilton County Unofficial Election Results

2009

November 3

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

d Cincinnati Streetcar Referendum, Issue 9 (2009)
a Cincinnati Charter Amendment, Voter Approval (November 2009)
ad Hamilton County, 13 Proposed City and Town Charter Amendments (November 2009) (8 of 12 approved)
ad Hamilton County, 21 Proposed Tax Levy Measures (November 2009) (20 of 21 approved)
ad Hamilton County, 11 proposed Sunday Alcohol Sales Areas (November 2009) (9 of 11 approved)
a Hamilton County, 5 Proposed Energy Aggregation Areas (November 2009) (All 5 approved)
a Mariemont Ordinance Referendum (November 2009)

February 3

See also: February 3, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

d Mount Healthy City School District tax levy, 2009
a Saint Bernard/Elmwood Place City School District tax levy, 2009

Not on ballot

Lockland School District Levy Addition (August 2012)

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