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Issue 1 - Fairfield City School District Earnings Tax

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Issue 1 - Fairfield City School District Earnings Tax
Failed with 48% yes, the Journal-News reported.Journal-News, “‘There are difficult decisions ahead’: Fairfield Schools leader issues statement following levy defeat”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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Issue 1 - Fairfield City School District Earnings Tax was a ballot question for a local jurisdiction in Butler County on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Proposed 1.25% earnings tax for 5 years for Fairfield City School District current expenses. School district earnings tax proposal. Source: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/repository/butlercountyboe/2026/November/PetitionActivityReport.pdf?3774.

As of November 4, 2026, the Journal-News reported that Issue 1 - Fairfield City School District Earnings Tax failed with 48% yes; the result is unofficial until Ohio certifies it on December 4.

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