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Board declines to pursue 0.75% school income‑tax renewal
Summary
After discussion and a roll‑call vote, the board failed to approve a resolution to submit a 0.75% school income‑tax renewal for five years; board members cited statutory increment constraints and limited local precedent.
The board considered a resolution to submit a five‑year, 0.75% school district income tax to voters but the motion failed on roll call. Discussion prior to the vote noted that state law limits income‑tax increments (0.25% steps) and that school income tax has historically been used in other types of districts rather than ones with Strongsville’s property‑tax profile.
Board member discussion emphasized education and outreach challenges for a less familiar tax option. After a motion by Missus Bissle and a second by Mister Wall, the roll call recorded 'no' votes and the resolution did not carry.
