View Current IssuesStay Informed with Voter Resources2024 Levy EndorsementsThe Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees and Toledo Area Small Business Association (TASBA) Board of Directors recently voted to support the City of Toledo Income Tax Renewal that will appear on the March 19 primary election ballot for City of Toledo voters and the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board Levy that will appear on the March 19 primary election ballot for Lucas County voters.
Issues 1 and 2: The City of Toledo is seeking a 0.75 percent income tax renewal and 0.25 percent income tax renewal for a period of 4 years. Revenue generated from the 0.75 percent income tax is distributed with one-third (0.25 percent) designated for police, fire, and safety; one-third (0.25 percent) designated for general fund purposes; and one-third (0.25 percent) for capital improvements. The 0.25 percent is restricted to fund road projects, with an emphasis on residential roads. In 2024, the city is planning to improve 96 roads with this funding. Issue 8: The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board is seeking a new 1.00-mill, 10-year property levy to replace the existing .5 mill levy which will be allowed to expire on December 31, 2024. The levy will be used to maintain critical services while expanding services to youth, older adults, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board’s administrative budget accounts for 6.1 percent of expenses. The remainder of expenditures are currently distributed to 27 local organizations that provide mental health and substance use recovery services. These organizations currently serve more than 26,781 Lucas County residents. These levies were reviewed by the Chamber's Levy Review Subcommittee, which researches and studies levy requests and makes recommendations to other Chamber committees, culminating with the Chamber and TASBA Boards. The levy review process ensures that levy requests are examined by a broad cross-section of the Chamber's membership and reflect the views of the business community. The Chamber's comprehensive levy review process includes presentations by the agencies making the request, an examination of the impact of the levy request on both the agency and taxpayers, and a review of agency financials to better understand the need behind the request. The Leadership Fund
The Leadership Fund, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce's political action committee, was formed in 2001. The purpose is to promote candidates in Toledo and its surrounding communities who understand and work to preserve a pro-business climate in our region. The fund supports candidates at the local and state level and does not endorse candidates for federal office. Tax Charts
The charts below compare property tax, sales tax and income tax rates in regional metro counties and cities and State of Ohio metro counties and cities. The information does not reflect school property taxes, state income tax or federal income tax rates. Information is current as of August 14, 2023. For more information, please contact the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Advocacy & Public Policy Department at 419-243-8191. Voter Registration Form Register Online or Download an Ohio voter registration form Get to Know Your Regional Elected Officials The following Elected Official Directories will download as a pdf (please allow a minute for the document to be created): Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Ohio Federal and State Public Officials Directory Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Lucas County Public Officials Directory Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Wood County Public Officials Directory Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Fulton County Public Officials Directory Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce School Officials Directory Election Board Links for Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan Learn more about the elections in your community: |
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