Summit County, OH – Sales Tax, Mar. 2008

Summit County, OH

Election Date: March 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52% - 48%

If approved by voters, collection of the 0.25 percent sales tax would begin July 1, and it is expected to generate $18 million, according to transit officials. METRO officials said the revenue generated by the sales tax is needed to address a $1.8 million deficit projected for 2008 and a $1 million deficit in 2009.