Unofficial results for May 6 election

By Paula Pyzik Scott

In unofficial primary election results for May 6, 2025, the Allen County Board of elections reports that the Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) for the Bluffton Exempted Village School District passed by a wide margin.

Allen County voters also renewed a Tax Levy for Children Services with 5,662 yes votes and 2,358 no votes.

County voters approved State issue 2, which passed on the state level with support comprising 67.76% of votes.

BALLOT ISSUE TEXT

Proposed Income Tax (Renewal) Bluffton Exempted Village School District 
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage Shall an annual income tax of 0.5 per cent on the school district income of individuals and of estates be imposed by Bluffton Exempted Village School District, to renew an income tax (or taxes) expiring at the end of 2025 for 3 years, beginning January 1, 2026, for the purpose of permanent improvements? 

• For the Tax 
• Against the Tax

Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Allen County Children Services
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Allen County for the purpose of the support of Children Services and the care and placement of children that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,570,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $21 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026. 

• For the Tax Levy 
• Against the Tax Levy

Issue 2
Proposed Constitutional Amendment to fund public infrastructure capital improvements by permitting the issuance of general obligation bonds. Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly To enact Section 2t of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio A majority yes vote is required for the adoption of Section 2t.