Cleveland Akron, OH, August 6, 2026 —

Cuyahoga County voters are set to weigh in on significant tax increases proposed for essential safety net and developmental disability services during an upcoming election. Additionally, the ballot will feature charter amendments aimed at increasing the authority of the County Council over various county boards and commissions.

Central to the voting decisions are two proposed tax levies. The first, a Health and Human Services levy, is designed to generate an estimated $111 million annually. If approved, this funding would be secured for a period of ten years. The second levy is being put forth by the Board of Developmental Disabilities. This proposal represents the board’s first tax increase in two decades and seeks to raise approximately $99.7 million annually.

Beyond the tax measures, voters will also consider charter amendments that could reshape county governance. These amendments propose to grant the County Council greater authority in overseeing county boards and commissions. The specific details of how this expanded authority would be implemented are part of the amendments voters will review.

It was noted that two other proposed charter amendments did not advance to the ballot for voter consideration. One of these aimed to reinstate the sheriff as an elected position, while the other intended to clarify divisions of legal work within the county. The outcome of these measures means that only the tax levies and the charter amendments concerning council authority will be decided by the electorate.

The decisions made by Cuyahoga County voters on these issues will have direct implications for the funding and operational structure of key county services and governmental bodies.



Story summarized from the original created by Nick Castele on signalcleveland.org, see more information here.

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