Summit 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?

Shall bonds be issued by the Aurora City School District in the principal amount of $96.2 million to construct a new elementary school and transportation facility and make building improvements, to be repaid over a maximum of 37 years, with a levy estimated at 4.26 mills outside the ten-mill limitation (about $149 per $100,000 of the county fiscal officer's market value)?

Shall an annual income tax of 1.00 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Barberton City School District for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?

An additional tax for the benefit of the Cuyahoga Falls City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $6,148,893 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $193 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2027.

Shall an annual income tax of 0.75 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Norton City School District for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current operating expenses?

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District for the purpose of current operating expenses in the sum of $4,631,284, estimated by the county fiscal officer to average 3.17 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $97 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, commencing in 2026.

Shall an annual income tax of 1.00 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Tallmadge City School District for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses?

A renewal of 2 mills and an increase of 0.3 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of the Stark County District Library for the purpose of current expenses that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $14,949,218 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.3 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $55 per $100,000 of market value), for 8 years, first due in calendar year 2028. (Appears only in the Summit County precincts inside the library district.)

Shall the Akron City Charter be amended to require residential property owners or operators to allow security deposits to be paid in installments over three or six months, require that tenants and prospective tenants be told of that option (with failure to give notice a criminal offense), prohibit fees, charges, deposits or other payments before a rental agreement is signed, and make collecting an application fee for a residential rental a criminal offense?

Shall the Akron City Charter be amended to add anti-discrimination protections prohibiting owners and operators from refusing to rent to or conduct real estate transactions with people based on criminal history (arrests, convictions or incarceration), with exceptions for sex offenders and arson offenders; make people with criminal histories a protected class for renting, home sales and other real estate transactions; give the Akron Civil Rights Commission jurisdiction over real estate discrimination claims; and require City Council to enact implementing legislation within 90 days?

Shall the Akron City Charter be amended to change the composition and appointment of the Citizens' Police Oversight Board (City Council appointing three members instead of six, with three selected by the board, and no more than two members with law-enforcement backgrounds), give the Independent Police Auditor subpoena power, require the police chief to respond in writing to the auditor's recommendations within 45 days with a meet-and-confer process and mayoral response if rejected, and require public logs and an annual report?

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages, of the same types as may be legally sold in this precinct on other days of the week, be permitted in this precinct for sale on Sunday for off-premises consumption?

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted by Sunrise Petroleum, Inc. doing business as Oakhill Foodmart, an applicant for a C2 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a full-service convenience store and foodmart at 2514 Mogadore Rd., Akron, Ohio 44312 in this precinct?

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Sunrise Petroleum, Inc. doing business as Oakhill Foodmart, an applicant for a D6 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a full-service convenience store and foodmart at 2514 Mogadore Rd., Akron, Ohio 44312 in this precinct?

Shall the Barberton City Charter be amended to create a Parks and Recreation division under the Director of Public Service, with the Parks and Recreation Commission becoming advisory?

Shall the Barberton City Charter be amended to remove the requirement that notices be posted in six public posting places?

Shall the Barberton City Charter be amended to require that municipal elections be non-partisan?

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by Club 2209, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit, at 2209 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, in this precinct?

Shall the Green City Charter be amended to allow notice of special council meetings to be given by email with read receipt?

Shall the Green City Charter be amended to change the methods of publishing ordinances, adding posting at the Central Administration Building and online options?

Shall the Green City Charter be amended to clarify the powers of the Parks and Recreation Board?

Shall the Green City Charter be amended to change the allocation of income tax revenue to the parks program?

Shall the Green City Charter be amended to allow the recommendations of the Charter Review Commission to be published online?

Shall the Green City Charter be amended to require a charter review every five years?

Shall the City of Hudson have authority to aggregate the retail natural gas loads located in the City, and for that purpose enter into service agreements to facilitate the sale and purchase of natural gas, such aggregation to occur automatically except where any person elects to opt out (ORC 4929.26)?

A tax for the benefit of the City of Munroe Falls for the purpose of streets, roads and bridges that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $342,816 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $70 per $100,000 of market value), for 10 years, first due in calendar year 2027.

Shall the Norton City Charter be amended to increase the mayor's salary from $11,250 to $15,000 beginning with the next term?

Shall the Norton City Charter be amended to increase council members' salaries from $7,500 to $10,000 and the council president's from $8,500 to $11,000 beginning with the next term?

Shall the Norton City Charter be amended to place the Finance and Law departments under the supervision of the Administrative Officer, without changing how those officials are appointed or their legal duties?

Shall the Norton City Charter be amended to raise the contract amount requiring Board of Control approval from $5,000 to $10,000?

Shall the Norton City Charter be amended to rename the office of Solicitor as Director of Law?

Shall the Stow City Charter be amended to set the annual compensation of the Mayor, Law Director and Finance Director at $100,000 each beginning in 2028, with annual increases beginning in 2029?

Shall the Stow City Charter be amended to revise the Acting Mayor section so that Council designates the acting mayor?

Shall the Stow City Charter be amended to add a section providing for an Acting Finance Director?

Shall the Stow City Charter be amended to add a section providing for an Acting Law Director?

Shall Ordinance 2026-093, rezoning approximately 3.2 acres at 2570 Post Road (Parcel 64-02608) from PF (Public Facilities) to R-3 (Residential), be approved?

Shall the Village of Boston Heights income tax be increased by 0.25 percent, effective January 1, 2027, for the purpose of safety services including police, fire, EMS and related facilities?

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Boston Heights for the purpose of streets, roads and bridges that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $237,772 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.75 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $61 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2028.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Boston Heights for the purpose of fire operations that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $64,847 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value (about $17 per $100,000 of market value), for 3 years, first due in calendar year 2028.

Shall the Mogadore Village Charter be amended to replace the Clerk-Treasurer with a Fiscal Officer and a Clerk?

Shall the Mogadore Village Charter be amended to clarify when the Council President or a council member serves as Acting Mayor?

Shall the Mogadore Village Charter be amended to require ordinances to be posted online within 5 days and kept posted for 5 years?

Shall the Mogadore Village Charter be amended to reduce the Board of Zoning Appeals from 7 to 5 members?

A renewal of 3.5 mills and an increase of 1.23 mills to constitute a tax for the benefit of the Village of Mogadore for the purpose of fire and emergency medical services that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $500,686 annually, at a rate not exceeding 4.73 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $135 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2028.

Advisory question: Shall the Village of Peninsula prohibit short-term rentals (rentals of fewer than 30 days) unless the owner lives on the property?

A renewal of 2 mills and an increase of 1.4 mills to constitute a tax for the benefit of Bath Township for the purpose of streets, roads and bridges that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $2,294,616 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.4 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $94 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2028.

An additional tax for the benefit of Copley Township for the purpose of fire and emergency medical services that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $1,378,825 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.7 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $60 per $100,000 of market value), for 3 years, first due in calendar year 2027.

A renewal of a tax, reduced by 0.25 mill, for the benefit of Coventry Township for the purpose of police protection under contract with the Summit County Sheriff that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $1,353,006 annually, at a rate not exceeding 4.75 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $115 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2028.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Coventry Township for the purpose of fire and emergency medical services that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $942,573 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $80 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2028.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Coventry Township for the purpose of road improvement that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $725,056 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $62 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2028.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Coventry Township for the purpose of current expenses that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $275,521 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.95 mill for each $1 of taxable value (about $23 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2027.

An additional tax for the benefit of Northfield Center Township for the purpose of streets, roads and bridges that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $485,312 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $70 per $100,000 of market value), for 5 years, first due in calendar year 2027.

A tax for the benefit of Springfield Township for the purpose of fire and emergency medical services that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $786,001 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.9 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $67 per $100,000 of market value), for a continuing period of time, first due in calendar year 2027.

An additional tax for the benefit of Twinsburg Township for the purpose of streets, roads and bridges that the county fiscal officer estimates will collect $412,593 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.69 mills for each $1 of taxable value (about $59 per $100,000 of market value), for a continuing period of time, first due in calendar year 2027.