TOLEDO, Ohio-A new levy was approved, imposing an annual tax of $53 per $100,000 in assessed property value for five years. The levy is expected to generate about $13.7 million annually to help cover rising costs in child welfare services, including foster care placement for children in extreme circumstances. Supporters emphasized the importance of the funds to maintain and improve services for vulnerable children. While opponents raised concerns about higher property taxes, they acknowledged the need for child welfare services. Despite these concerns, most voters supported the levy. Final, certified results will be available after all provisional ballots are counted and the official canvass is completed.
