MILFORD, Ohio-The Milford Exempted Village School District is proposing a 1% earned income tax on this year’s ballot to cover operational costs. If the levy fails, the district warns it will face a fiscal emergency by 2027, with significant cuts to services, starting with the elimination of busing for high school students within a two-mile radius, potential restructuring of schools, and higher fees for sports. Superintendent John Spienser emphasizes that the tax will only apply to wages earned through W-2s or 1099 forms, excluding pensions and retirement benefits. He argues that the levy is crucial for the district’s financial stability, noting that the district has managed with the same funding since May 2013.
