As you prepare to cast your vote this fall, here is a list of issues to except on your ballot, organized by county and precinct.
To check out the candidates running in your area, make sure to check out The Enquirer's 2021 voter guide.
The first number is the Issue number as it appears on your ballot.
Hamilton County
Children's services
Great Parks of Hamilton County
29: Tax Levy – An additional tax levy for the protection of natural resources and park land, operation of park facilities and program, improvements to park infrastructures and facilities, and the development of outdoor recreation and nature education facilities and services in current and future parks.
City of Cheviot
2. Tax Level – A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of Cheviot and the purpose of current expenses.
City of Cincinnati
3. Proposed Charter Amendment – Several amendments proposed for the Charter of the City of Cincinnati. Read more in our series Issue 3 explained.
4. Local Liquor Option – A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight by Kantam, L.L.C., dba Andy’s BP.
City of Milford
5. Proposed Revised Charter – A yes or no vote on if the proposed amendments should be approved.
6. Tax Levy – An additional tax for the purpose of providing, improving and maintain parks and recreational amenities and facilities.
City of North College Hill
7. Tax Levy – A renewal and increase of a tax to provide and maintain fire apparatus, ambulances and other emergency vehicles, equipment, facilities, supplies, personnel and related costs and expenses… fire suppression and other emergency services performed by the fire department.
City of Norwood
8. Tax Levy – A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of Norwood and the purpose of current operate expenses.
City of Reading
9. Local Liquor Option – A yes or no vote on if the sale of vine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight by Rudra, L.L.C., dba Reading BP.
City of Springdale
10. Charter Amendment – The proposed amendment would eliminate the Clerk of Council/Finance Director position and create position of Clerk of Council.
11. Charter Amendment – This proposed amendment would create multiple administrative revisions to the City of Springdale Charter.
City of Wyoming
12. Charter Amendment – This proposed amendment would create multiple administrative revisions to the City of Wyoming Charter
Village of Addyston
13. Tax Levy – A renewal of a tax for the purpose of improving, maintaining and operating the water supply system.
14. Tax Levy – A renewal of a tax for the purpose of improving, maintaining and operating the sewage disposal facilities
Village of Cleves
15. Tax Levy – A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Cleves, for the purpose of current operating expenses.
Village of Fairfax
16. Tax Levy - A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Fairfax, for the purpose of current operating expenses.
Village of Golf Manor
17. Tax Levy - A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Golf Manor, for the purpose of current operating expenses.
Village of Greenhills
18. Tax Levy - A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Greenhills, for the purpose of current operating expenses.
Village of Lockland
19. Tax Levy – A renewal of a tax for providing fire department equipment and operating expenses.
Village of Mariemont
20. Tax Levy – A renewal of a tax for the purpose of permanent improvements in the Village of Mariemont.
Village of North Bend
21. Tax Levy – A replacement of the tax for the current tax rate for operating expenses in the village.
Village of Terrace Park
22. Tax Levy - A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Terrace Park, for the purpose of current operating expenses.
Columbia Township
23. Tax Levy – A replacement of a portion of the current levy that would result in a decrease to the tax for the purpose of collection and disposal of garbage and collection of recycling materials.
Township of Miami
24. Tax Levy - A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Township of Miami, for the purpose of current operating expenses.
Deer Park Community City School District
25. Tax Levy – An additional tax for the purpose of current expenses for the Deer Park Community City School District.
Madeira City School District
26. Bond Issue and Tax Levy – Should the Madeira City School District issue bonds for new construction, improvements, renovations and additions to school facilities, as well as provide equipment, furnishings and site improvements. The levy also includes an addition property tax to pay.
Milford Exempted Village School District
27. Bond Issue – Should bonds be issued for the new construction, improvements, renovations and additions to school facilities, as well as providing equipment, furnishings and site development and improvements.
Winton Woods City School District
28. Tax Levy – An additional tax levy for the purpose of providing for the emergency requirements of the Winton Woods City School district.
Warren County
County-wide
1. Mental Health Recovery Board – A renewal of a tax for the current expenses of the Mental Health Recover Board that serves Warren and Clinton Counties.
2. Warren County Senior Services – A renewal of a tax for the providing and maintaining senior citizens services.
Lebanon
5. Local Liquor Option – A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 11 a.m. and midnight by Kings Grill & Beer Garden, located at 126 W. Mulberry Street, Lebanon.
Maineville
6. Local Liquor Option – A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight by Maineville Quickstop, located at 8144 OH-48 Unit C, Maineville.
Springboro
7. Local Liquor Option – A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays in Springboro between 10 a.m. and midnight for consumption on and off the premises where sold.
Franklin Township (excluding the City of Middletown)
9. Tax Levy – A renewal of a tax for providing and maintaining services and facilities for senior citizens.
Turtlecreek Township
10. Local Liquor Option – A yes or no vote on if the sale of spirituous liquors by the glass or by the package at state liquor stores or liquor agency stores should be permitted when the alcohol will be consumed off the premise it was sold.
11. Local Liquor Option – A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine, mixed beverages and liquor should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight when the alcohol will be consumed off the premise it was sold.
Wayne Township
12. Local Liquor Option – A yes or no vote on if the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and liquor should be sold by Coltrane Corwin LLC at 6800 Corwin Avenue, Waynesville.
Mason
14. Charter Amendment – Council members will be required to disclose in writing potential conflicts of interest involving any real estate transactions with the City prior to the Council voting on the matter.
Monroe
15. Charter Amendment – Council members would be permitted to submit their name for considers for Mayor or Vice Mayor of the City of Monroe.
Butler County
County-wide
1. Tax levy -- A replacement to the tax for the benefit of the metro parks of Butler County.
City of Monroe
2. Charter Amendment #1
Village of College Corner
3. Tax levy -- A tax renewal to pay for fire and emergency medial services.
Village of New Miami
4. Tax levy -- An additional tax for the purpose of benefiting the police
Hanover Township
5. Tax levy -- A renewal of a tax for the purpose of day-to-day operations of fire and emergency medical services.
Ross Township
6. Tax levy -- A renewal of a tax for the purpose of day-to-day operations of fire and emergency medical services.
Fairfield Township
7. Local Liquor Option #1 -- Casey's General Store, located at 3100 Princeton Road, Fairfield Township.
8. Local Liquor Option #2 -- Casey's General Store, located at 3100 Princeton Road, Fairfield Township.
Hamilton
9. Local Liquor Option -- Towne Pub, located at 341 South B St., Hamilton.
Liberty Township
10. Local Liquor Option -- Liberty Wine & Liquor, located at 5501 Liberty Square Court, Liberty Township.
Middletown
11. Local Liquor Option -- Shaddock's Pizza, located at 4713-15 Central Ave., Middletown.
West Chester
12. Local Liquor Option -- Fine Wine & Spirit, located at 9433 Cincinnati Columbus Road, West Chester.
Clermont County
Clermont County does not have issue numbers.
Village of Williamsburg
Tax Levy -- A renewal of a tax for the purpose of current operation expenses.
Owensville Village
Issue -- A yes or no vote on of Owensville should surrender its corporate powers.
Franklin Township
Tax levy -- A renewal of a tax levy for the purpose of maintaining and operating township cemeteries.
Milford
Charter Amendment -- Adoption of the proposed amendments to the Charter.
Tax levy -- A tax for the purpose of maintaining and improving parks and recreational facilities.
Local Liquor Option -- A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight by Nation Kitchen & Bar, located at 203 Mill St., Milford.
Milford Exempted Village School District
Bond Issue -- Should bonds be issued by the school district for new construction, improvements and additions to school facilities, as well as provide equipment and furnishings.
Union Township
Local Liquor Option -- A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight by Casey's Marking Co, Casey's General Store, located at 539 Old State Route 74, Union Township.
Goshen Township
Local Liquor Option -- A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight by Loveland Express, located 1617 Goshen Pike, Loveland.
Union Township
Local Liquor Option -- A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight by Mount Carmel Brewing Company, located at 4362 Mount Carmel Tobasco Road, Cincinnati.
Miami Township
Local Liquor Option -- A yes or no vote on if the sale of wine and mixed beverages should be permitted on Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight by Miamiville Trailyard, located at 368 Center St., Miami Townshio..
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