Voters in southwest Ohio will decide a mix of statewide and local ballot issues in November. Specifically, Greene County and Montgomery County focus on election rules, transportation funding, local taxation and community services. The proposals will come as voters also choose candidates for governor, Congress, county offices and statewide positions.
To begin the ballot in both counties, State Issue 3 proposes a constitutional amendment that would require Ohio voters to present photo identification when casting ballots. The measure would apply statewide if approved.
In Greene County, for the Green County Roads and Bridges Levy voters are being asked to renew a 0.25-mill roads and bridges levy that officials estimate would generate about $1.08 million annually for infrastructure improvements and maintenance. The levy is estimated to cost property owners about $5 annually for every $100,000 of appraised property value.
According to the Local Questions and Issues PDF, Greene County voters will also weigh a proposed 1% municipal income tax in the City of Beavercreek.
Meanwhile, voters in Montgomery County will see a variety of local issues depending on where they live. According to the Montgomery County Board of Elections, local ballot measures this year include tax levies, zoning-related questions, funding requests and local-option matters that can affect services and development policies in individual communities. Many of those measures are to generate revenue for public safety, schools and municipal operations.
Communities are increasingly relying voter-approved taxes and levies to fund infrastructure, public services and operating expenses, so it is important for voters to ensure knowledge of those levies beforehand.
In each community, the ballots will vary slightly. To find your specific information, sample ballots and voter information are available through the Green County Board of Elections and the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
To find where to vote in Greene County, follow this link.
To find where to vote in Montgomery County, follow this link.
