Cuyahoga County Issue 103 — City of Strongsville: Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Strongsville voters

What it does
An additional tax for the benefit of the City of Strongsville for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent firefighting, emergency medical service, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under Section 145.48 or 724.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the County Fiscal Officer estimates will collect $2,295,968 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 Fiscal Officer’s market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
A YES vote means
Strongsville would levy an additional tax of up to 1 mill ($35 per $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer's market value) for fire equipment, buildings, personnel and emergency medical services, for a continuing period of time starting in 2026.
A NO vote means
Strongsville would not levy this additional 1-mill fire and EMS tax.
What it would cost
Up to 1 mill: $100 a year for every $100,000 of taxable value (a mill is $1 per $1,000). Ohio taxes 35% of a home's appraised value, so that's about $35 per $100,000 of appraised value. Taxable value is after exemptions such as homestead; your tax bill or property appraiser shows yours.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Background

According to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections notice, Strongsville City Council passed the resolution for this levy on July 27, 2026.

The notice describes an additional 1-mill continuing levy for fire apparatus, equipment, buildings, firefighting and emergency medical personnel, and ambulance and paramedic services.

The notice puts the cost at $35 for each $100,000 of market value, with estimated annual collections of $2,295,968.

Put on the ballot by Strongsville City Council, resolution passed July 27, 2026.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Cuyahoga County Issue 103 mean?
Strongsville would levy an additional tax of up to 1 mill ($35 per $100,000 of the County Fiscal Officer's market value) for fire equipment, buildings, personnel and emergency medical services, for a continuing period of time starting in 2026.
What does a NO vote on Cuyahoga County Issue 103 mean?
Strongsville would not levy this additional 1-mill fire and EMS tax.
How many votes does Cuyahoga County Issue 103 need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on Cuyahoga County Issue 103?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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