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#6: South-Western schools $220 million bond for school construction

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#6: South-Western schools $220 million bond for school construction
Passed, WOSU reported.WOSU, “School levies in Bexley, Upper Arlington school districts go down”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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#6: South-Western schools $220 million bond for school construction was a bond question for South-Western City School District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. South-Western City School District asks voters to approve a $220,000,000 bond issue for school construction, repaid over 38 years beginning in 2026. $220,000,000; 2.26 mills, $79 per $100,000 of county auditor's market value, 38 years, commencing 2026

As of November 4, 2026, WOSU reported that #6: South-Western schools $220 million bond for school construction passed; the result is unofficial until Ohio certifies it on December 4.

A yes vote means: A yes vote authorizes $220,000,000 in bonds for school construction, repaid via a 2.26-mill property tax over 38 years.
A no vote means: A no vote means the district does not receive bond funding for the construction project.

Bond question South-Western City School District

Cost, rate or term as stated: $220,000,000; 2.26 mills, $79 per $100,000 of county auditor's market value, 38 years, commencing 2026
How it reached the ballot: South-Western City School District Board of Education

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Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, Certified Questions and Issues, November 3, 2026 General Election (official document).

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