Summit County Issue 55 — Springfield Township proposed tax levy (additional)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 3:09 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Springfield Township voters

What it does
An additional tax to replace an expiring 2 mills tax for the benefit of Springfield Township as outlined in ORC 5705.19(I) for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, 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, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 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 by the Springfield Township Fire Department 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, which amounts to $67 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
Springfield Township would levy an additional tax of up to 1.9 mills ($67 per $100,000 of market value), replacing an expiring 2-mill tax, for fire equipment, buildings, personnel and emergency medical services, for a continuing period of time starting in 2026.
A NO vote means
Springfield Township would not levy this 1.9-mill tax to replace the expiring 2-mill 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 55 mean?
Springfield Township would levy an additional tax of up to 1.9 mills ($67 per $100,000 of market value), replacing an expiring 2-mill tax, for fire equipment, buildings, personnel and emergency medical services, for a continuing period of time starting in 2026.
What does a NO vote on Summit County Issue 55 mean?
Springfield Township would not levy this 1.9-mill tax to replace the expiring 2-mill tax.
How many votes does Summit County Issue 55 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 55?
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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