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Avon Today
By the People, for the People
Lorain County Voters to Decide on Local Ballot Issues
Residents of Avon, Avon Lake, and North Ridgeville to vote on school, library, and infrastructure measures on May 5
Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:42pm
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The upcoming local elections will give Lorain County residents a chance to shape the future of their communities through key ballot measures.Avon TodayResidents in Avon, Avon Lake, and North Ridgeville will vote on a number of local ballot issues during the May 5, 2026 Primary and Special Election. The measures include proposals to increase municipal income taxes for road improvements, renew library and school levies, and fund new school construction.
Why it matters
These local ballot issues will directly impact the communities of Avon, Avon Lake, and North Ridgeville, determining funding for critical public services and infrastructure. The outcomes will shape the future of these cities and school districts, reflecting the priorities and values of local residents.
The details
Avon Lake voters will decide on three ballot issues, including a proposed 0.4% increase to the municipal income tax to fund road improvements and stormwater projects, a renewal of the Avon Lake Public Library's 2.8-mill operating levy, and a renewal of the Avon Lake City Schools' 1.5-mill permanent improvement levy. North Ridgeville City Schools has placed a bond issue on the ballot to fund construction of a new high school and elementary school. Avon voters will decide on a renewal of a 1.9-mill levy for street maintenance and repairs.
- Voter registration closed on April 6, 2026.
- Early in-person voting began on April 7, 2026.
- Election Day is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The players
Lorain County Board of Elections
The government agency responsible for administering elections in Lorain County, Ohio.
Avon Lake Public Library
The public library system serving the city of Avon Lake, Ohio.
Avon Lake City Schools
The public school district serving the city of Avon Lake, Ohio.
North Ridgeville City Schools
The public school district serving the city of North Ridgeville, Ohio.
Avon
A city in Lorain County, Ohio.
What’s next
Voters in Avon, Avon Lake, and North Ridgeville will head to the polls on May 5, 2026 to cast their ballots on these local measures. The Lorain County Board of Elections will tally the results and certify the outcomes.
The takeaway
The May 5 primary election in Lorain County will be an important opportunity for residents to have a direct say in the future of their local communities, with ballot issues addressing school funding, infrastructure needs, and library services. The outcomes will shape the priorities and direction of these cities for years to come.
