South-Western City School District - Proposed Bond Issue ($220,000,000; 2.26 mills, 38 years)
Source: vote.franklincountyohio.gov
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality, Public Infrastructure
South-Western City School District would borrow $220 million to build new Westland and Grove City high schools and improve other school buildings, repaid over up to 38 years. Homeowners would pay about $79 a year per $100,000 of home value starting in 2027.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: South-Western City School District Board of Education (resolution of June 29, 2026)
The district's elected school board. On June 29, 2026 it voted to ask voters to borrow $220 million for a new Westland High School. It is paid back with a 2.26-mill property tax over 38 years.
Source: vote.franklincountyohio.gov
A YES vote means
The district could borrow up to $220 million for the high school and other building projects and charge a property tax to repay it.
A NO vote means
The district could not borrow this money or charge the property tax for it.
Campaign Finance Information
Campaign Finance Information
Largest donors supporting
- Schorr Architects, Inc.Architecture firm that designs schools$10,000
- HeapyBuilding engineering firm$6,000
- Ruscilli Construction LLCColumbus construction company$5,000
- Community Design AllianceArchitecture firm$5,000
- Summit Construction LLCConstruction company$2,500
Largest donors opposing
No large donors reported.
Filings as of September 20, 2026 · Source: boefilesearch.ohiosos.gov
Source: vote.franklincountyohio.gov