Summit County Issue 48 — Bath Township proposed tax levy (renewal and increase)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Bath Township voters

What it does
A renewal of 2 mills and an increase of 1.4 mills for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of Bath Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges of Bath Township 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, which amounts to $94 for each $100,000 of the county fiscal officer’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.
A YES vote means
Bath Township would renew 2 mills and add 1.4 mills, for a total of up to 3.4 mills ($94 per $100,000 of market value), for construction and repair of streets, roads and bridges, for 5 years starting in 2027.
A NO vote means
Bath Township would not renew and increase this road tax.
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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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Summit County Issue 48 mean?
Bath Township would renew 2 mills and add 1.4 mills, for a total of up to 3.4 mills ($94 per $100,000 of market value), for construction and repair of streets, roads and bridges, for 5 years starting in 2027.
What does a NO vote on Summit County Issue 48 mean?
Bath Township would not renew and increase this road tax.
How many votes does Summit County Issue 48 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 Summit County Issue 48?
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 was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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