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Mayor Goodman frames proposed earned-income tax as replacement for levies, urges residents to vote Nov. 4
Summary
Mayor Linda Goodman told Buckeye Lake residents at the Oct. 27 council meeting that the proposed income tax on the Nov. 4 ballot is intended to replace expiring levies, applies only to earned income (not Social Security), and that federal shutdowns may affect FEMA grants and SNAP/WIC benefits.
Mayor Linda Goodman told the Oct. 27 council meeting that a proposed earned-income tax on the Nov. 4 ballot is intended to replace levies that fund the village’s general operations once an expiring levy ends in 2026.
"If the income tax passes, we will not have another levy for our General fund," Goodman said, describing consultations with the Ohio Municipal League and the village solicitor on timing and wording. She emphasized the tax would apply to earned income only and would not tax Social Security, and she cited Millersport’s first-year receipts (stated as about $400,000) as an example of revenue potential.
Goodman also discussed community events and staffing: the Development Director job description was finalized and will be posted, Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Oct. 30, and the Christmas parade and tree lighting are set for Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. She noted that certain federal services and benefits could be disrupted by a federal government shutdown and urged donations to local food pantries.
The mayor said staff expect infrastructure-related permit requests in early 2026 that could generate income-tax revenue from contractors and engineers, and she reiterated the village’s aim to reduce reliance on property-tax levies.
The informational meeting on the proposed income tax was held Oct. 25; the council encouraged residents to review materials and vote on Nov. 4.
