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Taxpayer Alert: Permanent Income Tax and $29M Bond with No Detailed Spending Plan
| 📅 Vote Scheduled July 30, 2026 |
The Board is voting to place a massive tax levy on the November ballot. This includes a permanent 0.50% income tax for vague ‘current expenses’ (raising over $6.4M annually) and a $29.25 million bond issue, which will increase property taxes for 30 years. The resolution lacks a specific, line-item budget, effectively asking taxpayers for a blank check that could be used to fund ideological programs, DEI staff, or SEL vendors without any accountability.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is the final vote to put this on the ballot. We must demand a detailed spending plan now. Call Board President Victoria Powers at (614) 231-7611. Your message: ‘I demand a detailed, public spending plan for the proposed income tax and bond issue. Do not ask voters for a blank check. Vote NO on Item 3.A until a transparent budget is provided.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $6.4M+ annually from a permanent income tax, plus a $29.25M bond paid over 30 years.
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