Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures

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2025

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May 5

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• Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area, Ohio, Issue 8, Replacement Tax Levy Measure (May 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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, Tax Levy Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported renewing the 0.25% income tax, with the revenue going to roads, streets, and bridges.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the 0.25% income tax, with the revenue going to roads, streets, and bridges.


November 5

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• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 28, Port Authority Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported changing the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms from two to three.

A "no" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported:

  • authorizing the school district to issue up to $99 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings and sites, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $71 per $100,000 in assessed value; and
  • levying an additional property tax of $133 for each $100,000 in appraised value for five years.

A "no" vote opposed:

  • authorizing the school district to issue up to $99 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund improving school district buildings and sites, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $71 per $100,000 in assessed value; and
  • levying an additional property tax of $133 for each $100,000 in appraised value for five years.


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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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.

• Toledo, Ohio, Issue 25, Bayview Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Advisory Question (November 2023):  ✔

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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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.

• Metropolitan Park District of Toledo, Ohio, Issue 7, Land Operation and Conservation Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported amending the Charter of the City of Toledo to make certain changes, including: 

  • making the amendment process consistent with the process in the Ohio Constitution;
  • removing the requirement for a written acceptance of a nomination for a candidate who has filed a nominating petition for a primary election;
  • allowing the City Council to determine the terms of employment for its officers and employees;
  • removing the requirement that 500 copies of the Mayor's budget estimate be printed and instead be made available upon request;
  • removing a city residency requirement for employees;
  • reducing the number of signatures required for an elector to initiate an ordinance or referendum;
  • designating that City Council employees, assistants, and staff, are members of the unclassified service, and clarify that the Mayor's executive and administrative staff and assistants are members of the unclassified service;
  • allowing the use of city funds to improve all streets, whether or not they were previously unimproved;
  • stating that no contract or purchase involving an expenditure of over $25,000 can be made without authorization by appropriate legislation; and
  • requiring that public improvements be made in a manner that promotes diversity, inclusion, and fair labor practices.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Charter of the City of Toledo to make certain changes, including:

  • making the amendment process consistent with the process in the Ohio Constitution;
  • removing the requirement for a written acceptance of a nomination for a candidate who has filed a nominating petition for a primary election;
  • allowing the City Council to determine the terms of employment for its officers and employees;
  • removing the requirement that 500 copies of the Mayor's budget estimate be printed and instead be made available upon request;
  • removing a city residency requirement for employees;
  • reducing the number of signatures required for an elector to initiate an ordinance or referendum;
  • designating that City Council employees, assistants, and staff, are members of the unclassified service, and clarify that the Mayor's executive and administrative staff and assistants are members of the unclassified service;
  • allowing the use of city funds to improve all streets, whether or not they were previously unimproved;
  • stating that no contract or purchase involving an expenditure of over $25,000 can be made without authorization by appropriate legislation; and
  • requiring that public improvements be made in a manner that promotes diversity, inclusion, and fair labor practices.

May 3

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 3, Property Tax Renewal for Mental Health and Drug Addiction Services Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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.

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 12, Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) Membership and Replace Property Tax with Sales Tax (November 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Ohio

• Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 18, Children's Services Property Tax Renewal Measure (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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.

• Metropolitan Park District of Toledo, Ohio, Issue 17, Property Tax for Park Development Measure (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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" vote supported 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" vote opposed 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

See also: April 28, 2020 ballot measures in Ohio

2019

November 5

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 8: Lucas County Property Tax Renewal to Fund Senior Citizens Services Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in 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.
A no vote was a vote against 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

See also: February 26, 2019 ballot measures in Ohio

• Question 1: Toledo Restrict Jail Construction to Downtown Overlay District Initiative Approveda
• Question 2: Toledo "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" Initiative Overturnedot

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 3: Washington Local School District Tax Increase Defeatedd
• Issue 5: Toledo City School District Emergency Preparedness Tax Levy Renewal Approveda
• Issue 6: Toledo City School District General Operationas Tax Levy Renewal Approveda
• Issue 7: Sylvania City School District Tax Increase Defeatedd
• Issue 9: Lucas County Child Services Tax Renewal Approveda
• Issue 10: Lucas County Jail Construction Bond Issue Defeatedd
• Issue 11: Lucas County Mental Health Services Tax Renewal Approveda
• Issue 12: Lucas County Port Authority Tax Renewal Approveda
• Issue 15: Toledo Charter Amendment Approveda

2017

November 7

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in Ohio

• Issue 9: Toledo City Schools Tax Levy Renewal Approveda

A yes vote 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.
A no vote 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 Approveda

A yes vote 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.
A no vote 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

See also: September 15, 2015 ballot measures in Ohio
City of Toledo Marijuana Decriminalization "Sensible Marijuana Ordinance" Initiative, Issue 1 (September 2015)

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

ApprovedaBerkey Village Tax Levy Replacement Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaOregon City Charter Amendment Question (November 2012)
DefeateddToledo City Parks Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaWaterville City Charter Amendment Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaMonclova Township Fire Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
DefeateddSpencer Township TARTA Withdrawal Question (November 2012)
DefeateddSylvania Township TARTA Withdrawal Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaWashington Township Fire Tax Levy Renewal Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaAnthony Wayne LSD Tax Levy Question (November 2012) (also in Fulton County)
ApprovedaOttawa Hills Local School District Tax Question (November 2012)
DefeateddToledo City School District Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaMetroparks Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaSylvania Area Joint Recreational District Tax Levy Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaToledo-Lucas County Public Library Tax Levy Question (November 2012) (also in Toledo County)
ApprovedaLucas County MRHS Tax Levy Question (November 2012)
ApprovedaLucas County Children Services Tax Levy Question (November 2012)
UnresolvedLucas 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

See also: August 7, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

Approveda Swanton School District Levy Renewal (August 2012) (also in Fulton County)

March 6

See also: March 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio

Approveda Toledo City Income Tax Continuation (March 2012)
Approveda Springfield Tonwship Local Option Question (March 2012)
Approveda Evergreen School District Income Tax Addition (March 2012) (also in Fulton County)
Approveda Four County Joint Vocational School District Levy Addition (March 2012) (also in Defiance, Henry, Williams, Paulding, Putnam, Wood and Fulton Counties)
Defeatedd Swanton School District Emergency Levy Renewal (March 2012) (also in Fulton County)

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

Approveda Lucas County 911, Children & Park Levy Renewals, 3 (November 2011)
Approveda Harding Township Fire Levy Addition (November 2011)
Approveda Jerusalem Township Recreation Levy Renewal (November 2011)
Approveda Monclova Township Police Levy Addition (November 2011)
Approveda Springfield Township Fire District Levy Renewal (November 2011)
Defeatedd Berkey Village Operations Levy Addition (November 2011)
Approveda Oregon City Fire & Recreation Levy Renewals, 2 (November 2011)
Approveda Oregon City Income Tax Renewal (November 2011)
Approveda Sylvania City Charter Amendment (November 2011)
Approveda Olander Park District Levy Renewal (November 2011)
Defeatedd Swanton Library District Levy Addition (November 2011)
Approveda City & Township Local Option Questions, 4 (November 2011)
Defeatedd Evergreen School District Income Tax Implementation (November 2011)
Defeatedd Four County Vocational & Patrick Henry School District Levy Additions, 2 (November 2011) (Four County measure only in Lucas County, also in Wood, Henry & Putnam Counties)
Approveda Maumee School District Levy Addition (November 2011)
Approveda Ottawa Hills School District Levy Increase (November 2011)
Approveda Washington School District Levy Addition (November 2011)

May 3

See also: May 3, 2011 ballot measures in Ohio

Defeatedd Maumee School District Levy Addition (May 2011)
Approveda Sylvania School District Levy Addition (May 2011)

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

Approveda Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority Levy Renewal (November 2010) (also in Wood County)
Defeatedd Ottawa Hills Deer Culling Referendum (November 2010)
Defeatedd Toledo School District Levy Increase (November 2010)
Approveda Evergreen School District Levy Renewal (November 2010) (also in Fulton county)

November Issues list

May 4

See also: May 4, 2010 ballot measures in Ohio

Defeatedd Toledo Income Tax Increase (May 2010)
Approveda Toledo City Income Tax Reallocation (May 2010)
Defeatedd Springfield School District Levy Addition (May 2010)

2009

November 3

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

Approveda Lucas County Tax Levy Replacement (November 2009)

September 15

See also: September 15, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

Defeatedd Toledo City Council Reduction Measure (2009)
Defeatedd Toledo Income Tax Allocation, Issue 1 (September 2009)

August 5

See also: August 4, 2009 ballot measures in Ohio

Defeatedd Oregon City School District tax levy vote, August 2009

Not on the ballot

Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Toledo Red-Light Charter Amendment (2009)
Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Sylvania & Perrysburg TARTA Withdrawal Questions, 2 (March 2012)

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