Canton Local Schools

Q: What is on the ballot?

A: Canton Local Schools is asking voters to renew an existing 10.8-mill levy on the November 4, 2025 ballot.

Q: How long has this levy been in place?

A: The levy has been in place since 2001. Its most recent five-year renewal was approved in 2021.

Q: What does the levy support?

A: The levy supports day-to-day operations (such as staff and supplies) and permanent improvements (such as buses and building upgrades).

Q: What happens if the levy is renewed?

A: The current tax rate stays the same. The district continues receiving funds to support operations and permanent improvements.

Q: What happens if the levy is not renewed?

A: Homeowners would save about $5 per month on a $200,000 home (around $60 per year). The district would lose approximately $2 million in funding from public utilities, such as AEP and Dominion Energy.

Q: Who benefits most if the levy fails?

A: Public utility companies, which pay the full 10.8 mills, would collectively save nearly $2 million per year.

Q: What happens if a new levy is needed in the future?

A: If the current levy fails, the tax burden would shift away from public utility companies and fall more heavily on local homeowners and businesses.

Q: Would homeowners see full savings if the levy fails?

A: Due to Ohio’s school funding laws (the “20-mill floor”), most of the savings for homeowners would be offset as other levies automatically adjust to maintain funding. Homeowners would save about $5 per month on a $200,000 home (around $60 per year). 

Q: What portion of the levy would be fully eliminated if not renewed?

A: Only the 0.97 mills used for permanent improvements would be eliminated.

Q: How can I learn more?

A: Contact the Stark County Auditor at 330-451-7357 or Canton Local Schools Treasurer at  330-484-8010.