Ohio voters approve ballot issue authorizing $2.5 billion in bonds over 10 years for infrastructure
- Ohio voters approved State Issue 2 on May 7, 2025, authorizing $2.5 billion in bonds for infrastructure over the next decade.
- The measure extended the long-standing Ohio Capital Improvement Program, established in 1987, which finances local infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges without increasing taxes.
- The program allows issuing up to $250 million in general obligation bonds annually, supported by the Strong Ohio Communities Coalition, and aims to create an estimated 35,000 construction jobs.
- Sam Rossi, spokesperson for the coalition, expressed gratitude to Ohio residents for approving the continuation of the State Capital Improvement Program through their May ballot decision, emphasizing the broad bipartisan backing and the critical need for ongoing local infrastructure enhancements.
- The approval marks the fifth renewal in 38 years, distributing funds via grants and interest-free loans, and suggests continued investment in Ohio’s infrastructure without new taxes.
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Issue 2: Voters approve infrastructure bond issue
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio voters approved continuing to fund the state’s major infrastructure projects through a $2.5 billion bond issue on the primary election ballot Tuesday. Issue 2 will, through a state constitutional amendment, allow Ohio to issue bonds to help local governments pay for infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges, wastewater treatment plants, and more, via the State Capital Improvement Program. “Our members th…
Miami County voters approve Issue 2 - Miami Valley Today
By Eamon Baird ebaird@aimmediamidwest.com TROY — Miami County voters approved Issue 2, which is projected to pass by roughly a two-to-one margin statewide, according to unofficial election results from the Ohio Secretary of State. Miami County voted in favor of Issue 2 by a vote of 6,673 (65.08%) to 3,581 (34.92%) against. As of 10 p.m. on Election Day, there were 512,650 (67.27%) yes votes to 249,451 (32.73%) no votes statewide. Ohio taxpayers …
Ohio voters approve $2.5B state bond program for local roads, bridges, other projects
The $2.5 billion in bonds for the State Capital Improvement Program will be issued over 10 years, with the money distributed to local governments as interest-free loans or grants.
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