Hamilton County ballot — November 3, 2026

Proposed Constitutional Amendment TO REQUIRE VOTERS TO PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO VOTE Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly To enact Section 5 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Ohio A majority yes vote is required for the adoption of Section 5. This proposed amendment would: • Require voters to present an approved form of government-issued photo identification in order to vote. • Allow state law to provide for an alternative method of verifying a voter’s identity for a voter who has a sincere religious objection to being photographed and, therefore, does not possess an approved form of government-issued photo identification. • Require that voters who do not vote in person provide an approved form of government-issued photo identification, unless the law authorizes those persons to vote by providing a signature and at least one other specified unique identifier. • Define approved forms of government-issued photo identification as an unexpired Ohio driver license or state identification card; a United States passport or passport card; or a United States military identification card, Ohio National Guard identification card, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs identification card. If approved, the amendment shall take effect immediately. A “YES” vote means approval of the amendment. A “NO” vote means disapproval of the amendment. SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE APPROVED?

An additional tax for the benefit of the Cincinnati City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the county auditor estimates will collect $66,336,723 annually, at a rate not exceeding 7 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $245 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $37,352,861, which is 6% of those expenditures.

Shall an annual income tax of 1.25 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the North College Hill City School District, for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?

Shall an annual income tax of 1.5 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Northwest Local School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?

Shall an annual income tax of 0.25 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Southwest Local School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?

An additional tax for the benefit of the Sycamore Community City School District for the purpose of current expenses and permanent improvements that the county auditor estimates will collect $17,993,971 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.95 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $243 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $30,498,210, which is 28% of those expenditures.

An additional tax for the benefit of Winton Woods City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the county auditor estimates will collect $5,346,642 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.95 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $243 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027. The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $16,517,941, which is 26% of those expenditures.

A renewal of 4.51 mills and an increase of 1.1 mill for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of Hamilton County for the purpose of support for children's services and care and placement of children that the county auditor estimates will collect $116,888,718 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5.61 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $121 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 4 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of Cheviot for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $158,674 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $18 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by ETC Produce Walnut Hills, L.L.C. a holder of a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a grocery store at 954 McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 in this precinct?

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of Deer Park for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $760,420 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6.9 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $130 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

An additional tax for the benefit of the City of Forest Park for the purpose of fire protection and emergency medical services that the county auditor estimates will collect $2,030,169 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.9 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $137 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

Shall the proposed charter amendment as reported by the city council of the City of Harrison be adopted?

An ordinance submitting to the electors of Madeira certain amendments to the City Charter for the purpose of modernizing the document. Shall Articles II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XVI, and XVII of the Charter of the City of Madeira be amended as follows: *modernize terminology and gender references; add continuity and severability provisions; allow electronic notice of special Council meetings while increasing the minimum notice from 24 to 48 hours; clarify Council vacancy language; and move, without changing, the rule requiring three readings of ordinances and resolutions having the force of law; *allow Council to appoint a qualified person to perform the Manager's duties when the Manager cannot perform those duties for an extended period; *eliminate the Treasurer office created by the Charter and the authority to combine the Clerk and Treasurer offices; replace the requirement that the Treasurer sign and the Manager countersign expenditure warrants with authorization by the Manager; require Council members and the Manager to agree annually on an administrative threshold for contracts and purchases, with Council approval above that amount and administrative approval below it; and revise public contracting notice and bid selection provisions; *revise the Planning Commission's source of authority to include municipal legislation; remove its duty to submit an annual five-year capital improvement list; and allow the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals not to meet when they have no business; and *replace the Charter's automatic protection of the Hosbrook House, Muchmore House, and Railroad Depot with Charter protection only for properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or designated as historic by City ordinance; require qualifying properties to be preserved and maintained under applicable federal, state, and local guidelines to the greatest extent practicable; and provide that no property is subject to mandatory preservation, protection, location, or other restrictions under the Charter unless it is so listed or designated?

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of Norwood for the purpose of current operating expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,642,311 annually, at a rate not exceeding 8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $47 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

The Charter Review Commission for the City of Wyoming (the "City") recommends the following changes: *Amend Section 5.02 ("City Treasurer") to change the title of the City "Treasurer" to "Finance Director" to make it consistent with the current job title. *Amend the title of Article VI from "Commissions" to "Commissions and Boards." *Eliminate Section 6.01 ("Civil Service Commission; Membership") and Section 6.02 ("Civil Service Commission; Powers, Duties and Jurisdiction") because the City of Wyoming no longer has job positions that fall under civil service. *Amend Section 11.03 ("Removal of Appointees from Commissions and Boards") to eliminate requirement that members be removed "for cause" and move this section from Article XI to Article VI. *Move Section 11.08 ("Meetings of Boards, Committees, and Commissions Through Virtual Means") from Article XI to Article VI. *Add a new Section 6.03 entitled "Other Commission and Boards" to provide authority and direction within the charter for the establishment of City of Wyoming boards and commissions. *Amend Section 8.01 ("Regular Municipal Elections") to clarify that all City of Wyoming elections are non-partisan. *Amend Section 11.07 ("Oath of Office") to replace gender specific pronouns with gender neutral references. Shall the proposed charter amendments be adopted?

An additional tax for the benefit of the Village of Addyston for the purpose of improving, maintaining and operating the water supply system that the county auditor estimates will collect $18,592 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $35 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Fairfax for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $63,093 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.96 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $19 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Glendale for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $890,978 annually, at a rate not exceeding 8.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $195 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 4 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Glendale for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $284,716 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $72 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 4 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Golf Manor for the purpose of streets and roads, that the county auditor estimates will collect $344,919 annually, at a rate not exceeding 8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $126 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 10 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Golf Manor for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $86,230 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $31 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Greenhills for the purpose of current operating expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $68,736 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.28 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $18 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

An additional tax for the benefit of the Village of Lockland for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire and emergency medical services that the county auditor estimates will collect $601,165 annually, at a rate not exceeding 8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $280 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Mariemont for the purpose of permanent improvements: street repairs, installation and repair of curbs, sidewalks and storm sewers, tree maintenance, upgrading of parks, reducing erosion, purchase of equipment and facilities for Police, Fire, Maintenance and Administrative departments, that the county auditor estimates will collect $310,981 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $40 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of North Bend for the purpose of current operating expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $218,098 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $151 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

An ordinance submitting to the electors of St. Bernard certain amendments to the Charter related to village administration. Shall Articles IV and V, Sections 4.01 through 4.06 and Section 5.01, of the Charter of the Village of St. Bernard be amended to: *Merge the Safety Director and Service Director positions into a single Municipal Administrator position under the direct supervision of the Mayor, to be selected by the Mayor with majority Village Council approval and subject to removal by Village Council, establishing the qualifications and duties for the position, including prohibiting current or recent elected officials from occupying the position and serving as the administrative head of the police and fire departments with authority to select and appoint the Police and Fire chiefs with the approval of the Mayor; *Merge the elected Auditor and Treasurer positions into a single Finance Director position requiring knowledge and experience in municipal finance to be hired by the Municipal Administrator with the approval of the Mayor and serving as the village's chief fiscal officer; *Convert the Law Director from an elected office to a position requiring specialized knowledge and experience in municipal law to be engaged by the Municipal Administrator with the approval of the Mayor and Village Council; *Retitle the Tax Commissioner to Tax Administrator to bring the charter into compliance with Ohio law and establishing that the position is supervised by the Finance Director and hired by the Municipal Administrator; and *Reorganize the Planning Commission to replace the Director of Public Safety and Service with a Council member on the five-member board, maintaining the Mayor's authority to appoint the commissioners with the approval of the village council and protecting the uninterrupted terms of the electors currently serving as commissioners?

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Terrace Park for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $713,193 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5.58 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $123 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by Two Maries, LLC an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a bar and restaurant at 704 Wooster Pike, Terrace Park, Ohio 45174 in this precinct?

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Township of Miami for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $181,286 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.46 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $10 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Sunderman Entertainment Group, Inc. dba Sundy's an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a bar and restaurant at 8603 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 in this precinct?