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We need a minimum of 413,000. We are calculating 600,000 so that we have enough to amply cover any signatures that may get rejected at the state or county level.
We are targeting May 2026, but there may be some idiosyncrasies in election law that pushes us to November 2026. Either way, it takes effect January 1 of the following year, given a successful outcome. Most importantly, we need 600,000 signatures before we can submit our initiative to Columbus!
Suffice to say, we are doing quite well, but we need more! 600,000 is larger than it might sound. Specifics on the actual number will not be released any time soon. It is strategically important to keep this confidential until such time as we are in close reach of our goal. We still have a ways to go!
A common question, and an important concern! If property tax goes away, the funding must shift. The most obvious candidate is consumption/sales tax and SDIT (School District Income Tax), which is already being used in 212 cities across Ohio. The Ohio Revised Code (ORC) already allows for much of this. We can no longer carry the burden and the risk of homeowner displacement due to inability to pay property tax. The system MUSTchange.
Yes! Just be sure to let the circulator know where you are from. This is a 100% volunteer, citizen grassroots organization. We could use more circulators and signing stations. Please contact us!