Local Roads

Property tax levies passed expressly for road work help keep Ohio’s local roads and bridges safe and drivable for more than half Ohio’s population. These voter-approved levies fund critical repairs and maintenance that state gas taxes alone don’t cover. Eliminating this funding source — nearly $414 million a year — means poorer driving conditions for Ohio motorists. Consequences could include:

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Fewer or delayed road and bridge repairs, resurfacing, and replacement

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More potholes and deteriorating local streets

Reduced snow and ice removal in many communities

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Slower response to hazardous road conditions

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Increased vehicle damage and repair costs for drivers

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Thousands of construction and infrastructure jobs at risk