Vote YES on November 3, 2026
$243/yr
per $100,000 of home value
$111M
annual district budget
85%
funded by local taxpayers
2016
last operating levy — a decade ago
Why now?
- No new revenue, no room left: The district will breach its fiscal policy limits in FY27, so the time to act is now.
- A full decade since the last ask. This is the first request for new operating money since 2016.
- Acting early avoids bigger cuts later. Ohio districts aren't allowed to run a deficit.
What does this fund?
- Teachers & staff. 82% of Sycamore's annual budget is for salary & benefits.
- Day-to-day operations. 5.00 mills keeps classrooms staffed and running — not new construction.
- Buses, building maintenance, and technology. 1.95 mills maintains what the district already owns.
How to vote
- Monday, October 5, 2026 — last day to register or update your address. Takes two minutes online at voteohio.gov.
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — early in-person voting and vote-by-mail begin. No excuse needed; details at the Hamilton County Board of Elections.
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Election Day. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; find your polling place at the Board of Elections.