Second Attempt at Chillicothe City Schools Levy Outlined to City Council
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Chillicothe City Schools is asking voters for a second time this year to approve an earned income tax levy. The district treasurer, Nick Rose, walked the city council through a slide presentation about the proposal at a council session in October 2026. The article's author says the video angle was poor, so it was supplemented with similar images from other sources.
The measure is a 0.75% earned income tax for five years, set for the November 3, 2026 ballot. According to the district's FAQ, it would cover wages, salaries, tips and self-employment income, but not Social Security, pensions, interest or capital gains. Two public presentations have already taken place, and a final one is scheduled for November 1 in the middle/high school cafeteria. The district has a seven-page FAQ on its website, and a group called Community for Cavs also shares information about the levy.
The same levy was defeated in May 2026. The county elections board counted 1,797 votes in favor and 1,858 against, a gap of 61 votes, under one percent. The article notes that many Ohio school levies failed that month: 42 of 66 requests were rejected, and only about 36% passed, compared with 64% in May 2025 and 52% in May 2024, per Ohio School Boards Association data cited via WOSU.
Why it matters
The levy would change income taxes for local workers and fund the school district, so residents may want to understand what it covers and exempts. The narrow May loss shows the outcome could again be close.
- School levy
- Budget deficit
- Election results
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Written with AI from the publisher's article and may contain errors. The original reporting is the authoritative source.
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- What information would help voters feel prepared to decide on an earned income tax for schools?
- How should a district weigh community affordability concerns against its funding needs when returning to voters?
- How can public presentations and FAQs be made easier for residents to find and use?
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