Cincinnati Public Schools Board Approves Earned Income Tax Levy for November Ballot
The Cincinnati Public Schools board has voted to place a new earned income tax levy on the November ballot. This levy, if approved, would run for five years and aims to raise $74 million annually. The decision comes amidst significant…
Cincinnati, OH, July 27, 2026 —
The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education has voted to place a new earned income tax levy on the ballot for the upcoming November election. The proposed levy, if passed by voters, is designed to generate an estimated $74 million in revenue each year and would be in effect for a period of five years.
This decision by the school board follows a period of considerable financial challenges facing the district. CPS has recently implemented significant cuts, impacting over 100 positions within the district. These reductions are occurring in the context of broader concerns related to increasing operational expenses and a downward trend in student enrollment figures, both of which contribute to the district’s financial strain.
The financial pressures have led the board to seek additional funding mechanisms to support the district’s operations and educational programs. The proposed earned income tax levy represents a key strategy to address these budgetary shortfalls and to ensure the continuity of services and educational opportunities for students.
Further details regarding the specific allocation of the anticipated $74 million in annual funds and the precise impact on different school programs and services are expected to be provided as the election approaches. The levy’s success is contingent on voter approval in November.
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