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Barberton, Norton say no to school income taxes; Tallmadge says yes

Plus, Ark Data Centers plans a much bigger data center in South Akron.

The Daily Akron team1 story14 sources5 min read

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Barberton and Norton voters turned down school income taxes, and Tallmadge voters approved one

Barberton and Norton voters rejected school income taxes; Tallmadge approved one

Unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections, all polling places reporting

Barberton schools, 1% income tax

For2,97937.8%
✓Against4,91062.2%

Needs a majority: the line at 50%

Norton schools, 0.75% income tax

For2,51539.6%
✓Against3,83760.4%

Needs a majority: the line at 50%

Tallmadge schools, 1% income tax

✓For4,85852.6%
Against4,37547.4%

Needs a majority: the line at 50%

Source: Cleveland.com

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RaceCandidateVotesShare
Barberton schools, 1% income taxFor2,97937.8%
Barberton schools, 1% income taxAgainst, won4,91062.2%
Norton schools, 0.75% income taxFor2,51539.6%
Norton schools, 0.75% income taxAgainst, won3,83760.4%
Tallmadge schools, 1% income taxFor, won4,85852.6%
Tallmadge schools, 1% income taxAgainst4,37547.4%

If you live in Barberton, Norton or Tallmadge, your school income tax question got an answer Tuesday. Based on unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections, Barberton voters rejected a 1% earned income tax and Norton voters rejected a 0.75% one. Tallmadge voters approved a 1% tax. Barberton is already in a state of fiscal emergency, and its district said major cuts would be needed if the levy failed.

Safety levies fared better. Mogadore voters approved a fire and EMS levy that renews 3.5 mills and adds 1.23, and Springfield Twp. voters approved a 0.5- police levy. The Beacon Journal's results roundup also lists Cuyahoga Falls and Stow-Munroe Falls as passing.

  • Tallmadge income tax: starts Jan. 1, 2027
  • Mogadore fire and EMS levy: five years, starting in 2027
  • Springfield Twp. police levy: runs five years

Wadsworth City Schools voters rejected an income tax increase. District officials will have to revisit finances and consider additional budget cuts.

What the two approved safety levies cost homeowners

$135
a year per $100,000 of home value for Mogadore's fire and EMS levy
4.73 mills
total for Mogadore's renewal and increase
$18
more a year per $100,000 of home value for Springfield Twp. police

Source: Cleveland.com

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News Notes

Data center

Ark Data Centers plans to begin a roughly three-year construction project within the next six months, with Akron City Council's approval, to extend its facility at 191 E. Miller Ave. in South Akron from about 54,000 square feet to about 282,000. Power output will rise from about 5 to 41 megawatts, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based company said by email. Akron Beacon Journal

Ark's South Akron data center will grow from about 54,000 to about 282,000 square feet

Floor area of the expanded data center, beside places you know

The expanded data center282,000 sq. ft.about, after expansion
Ark's current data center54,000 sq. ft.about
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included
A Walmart Supercenterabout 180,000 sq. ft.

5 football fields would fit inside the expanded data center

Source: Akron Beacon Journal

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Floor area
The expanded data center282,000 sq. ft. (about, after expansion)
Ark's current data center54,000 sq. ft. (about)
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)
A Walmart Supercenterabout 180,000 sq. ft.

Zips football

Akron blew a fourth-quarter lead and lost 28-20 to Ohio in Tuesday night's at InfoCision Stadium. The Zips are 1-8 and 0-5 in the MAC, and they've lost eight straight in the series. Akron outgained Ohio 392 yards to 358 but lost the turnover battle 2-1. Ohio managed 87 total yards in the first half, while Akron's Cibastian Broughton went 14 of 18 for 135 yards. Badgers WireThe Post

Braille Trail

Ohio State Parks opened its first Braille Trail this week at Wingfoot Lake State Park, southeast of Akron, a quarter-mile loop with a 36-inch-wide gravel path, signs in print and braille, and a self-guiding rope. Six panels cover wildlife and landmarks like the Goodyear Blimp, with a salamander named "Spotty" as guide. Cleveland.com

New schools

Aurora voters authorized $96,200,000 in bonds to build a new elementary school and transportation facility, plus renovations. The Record-Courier reports that new schools will be built in Aurora and Ravenna, and renewals were approved. Signal AkronRecord-Courier

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SARTA levy

Stark County voters renewed SARTA's 0.25% sales tax for 10 more years, with 54% of the vote in unofficial results. The county's total sales tax rate sits at 6.5%, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation. Ideastream Public Media

Stark County's 6.5% sales tax sends 0.25% to SARTA

Source: Ideastream Public Media

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State5.75%88.5%
Criminal justice system0.5%7.7%
SARTA0.25%3.8%

Portage levy

Portage County's Issue 13 did not pass. The county auditor estimated the levy for the county's Department of Job and Family Services would have collected $2,451,896 a year for five years, beginning in January 2027. KentStater

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Barberton, Norton say no to school income taxes; Tallmadge says yes

Plus, Ark Data Centers plans a much bigger data center in South Akron.

The TLDR

  1. Barberton and Norton voters reject school income taxes; Tallmadge approves
  2. Ark Data Centers plans a bigger data center in South Akron
  3. Zips blow a fourth-quarter lead and fall 28-20 to Ohio
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