2025 westerville city schools
earned income tax issue
On November 4, 2025, voters will be asked to consider a 0.75% earned income tax levy to provide operating expenses for Westerville City Schools. This issue would generate approximately $24.3 million annually for the purposes of general operations.
Is the proposed earned income tax levy Good For Westerville? That is for you, the voter, to decide.
To help with informing your decision, we have invited representatives from both sides of the issue to provide us with key resources that we have linked below. Additionally, both were invited to participate in a 2-part podcast series during which they made their case for their respective positions on the issue.
the resources
The following have been provided by respresentatives from each side of this issue.
As additional resources are provided, we will update this site to include those.
In Favor
Yes For Westerville Schools Campaign Website
Upcoming events, including Q&A opportunities: Click here
Westerville City School District Website
State of Ohio School Report Card
Relevant District Documents (Records Request; Google Drive Link)
AGAINST
Concerned Citizens of Westerville Website
Concerned Citizens of Westerville Facebook Page
Note: Pertinent information provided in the “About” section of the page
The Voices
The following is an exclusive 2-part podcast project recorded as a part of the Discovering Westerville podcast. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.
In this series, we seek to hear the case from both sides in a way that they might share during a conversation over coffee. In maintaining the spirit of this project of presenting both sides, it is highly recommended that you review the resources linked above and listen to both sides in full.
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