Barberton City School District - Income Tax (1.00% on earned income, 5 years, current expenses)
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Barberton City School District residents would pay an additional 1% tax on earned income, such as wages and self-employment income, for five years starting in 2027 to cover school operating costs. If you work and live in the district, 1% of your wages would go to the schools for five years.
Proposed by: Barberton City School District Board of Education (resolution of July 15, 2026)
The district's elected school board. On July 15, 2026 it voted to ask for a 1% tax on earned income for five years. An 11-mill property tax failed in May 2026. Ohio requires a public vote.
Source: barbertonschools.org
A YES vote means
The district collects an added 1% tax on wages and self-employment income for five years to pay for running the schools.
A NO vote means
The added school income tax would not be charged.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Source: boe.ohio.gov