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Voters will decide a five-year school income tax
What happened
The board placed a 0.75% earned-income-tax proposal on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It would fund current expenses for five years starting January 1, 2027.
Why it matters to families
The district says the tax is intended to raise about $1.36 million each year. The vote will decide whether the district gets that added operating money.
The evidence
The June 30 signed minutes record a unanimous vote to proceed with a 0.75% earned-income tax for current expenses, effective in 2027 for five years, and submit it to voters on November 3, 2026. The resolution cites an annual revenue target of $1,362,429.
The source
June 30, 2026 signed board minutesSee the full record for Martins Ferry City School District.
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