Voters Approve 26 out of 28 Public Library Levies

On November 5, voters approved 26 out of 28 public library levies on local ballots around Ohio. The issues included: one bond; four additional/new; 16 renewals; one renewal with an increase; five replacements; and one replacement with an increase. The 26 levies that passed did so by significant margins with an average voter approval rate of 59 percent.

"It's great to see voters from all over Ohio express their support for public libraries at the polls," said Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council. "Overall, Ohioans showed that they consider their public libraries a priority and are willing to provide them with the financial resources necessary to serve their communities."

Library Ballot Results November 2024