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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Ohio for voters in two counties on two election dates, including November 8.
In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Cleveland and Toledo.
Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.
Election dates
November 8
Cuyahoga County
- See also: Cuyahoga County, Ohio ballot measures
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. |
Delaware County
- See also: Delaware County, Ohio ballot measures
• 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. |
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.
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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. |
Fairfield County
- See also: Fairfield County, Ohio ballot measures
• 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. |
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.
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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
- See also: Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures
• 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. |
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.
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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. |
Hamilton County
- See also: Hamilton County, Ohio ballot measures
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. |
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. |
Lucas County
- See also: Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures
• 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. |
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:
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A "no" vote opposed amending the Charter of the City of Toledo to make certain changes, including:
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Summit County
- See also: Summit County, Ohio ballot measures
• Akron, Ohio, Issue 10, Police Oversight Board and Auditor Amendment (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a police oversight board and a police auditor office. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a police oversight board and a police auditor office. |
May 3
On May 3, voters decided one countywide ballot measure in Lucas County.
Lucas County
- See also: Lucas County, Ohio ballot measures
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. |
Additional elections
- See also: Ohio elections, 2022
Cleveland
May 3, 2022
November 8, 2022
Toledo
May 3, 2022
- Municipal elections in Lucas County, Ohio (2022)
- Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 3, Property Tax Renewal for Mental Health and Drug Addiction Services Measure (May 2022)
November 8, 2022
- Municipal elections in Lucas County, Ohio (2022)
- Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 10, Imagination Station Tax Measure (November 2022)
- Lucas County, Ohio, Issue 11, Toledo Lucas County Public Library Measure (November 2022)
- Metropolitan Park District of Toledo, Ohio, Issue 7, Land Operation and Conservation Tax Measure (November 2022)
- Toledo, Ohio, Issue 21, Charter of the City of Toledo Amendment (November 2022)
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Ohio
See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Ohio.
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, “Election Day Voting,” accessed April 12, 2023
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, “Voter Eligibility & Residency Requirements,” accessed April 12, 2023
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, “Register to Vote and Update Your Registration,” accessed April 6, 2023
- ↑ Democracy Docket, “Ohio Governor Signs Strict Photo ID Bill Into Law,” January 6, 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed August 7, 2024
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Voter Registration and Information Update Form," accessed November 2, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Identification requirements," accessed Aprl 6, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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