Clermont County Voters to Decide on Fire, EMS, and Children's Services Levies

Local liquor option for Aldi also on the ballot for May 5 primary election.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:57pm

A serene, nostalgic painting of a government building or community center in Clermont County, Ohio, with warm lighting and deep shadows creating a contemplative mood.Voters in Clermont County will have a chance to support critical public services through upcoming ballot measures.Batavia Today

Voters in Clermont County, Ohio will have several key issues and tax levies to consider in the upcoming May 5 primary election. This includes an additional 9.5 mill fire and EMS levy in Batavia Township, as well as a renewal with increase for the Clermont County Children's Services levy. A local liquor option for Sunday sales of wine and mixed beverages at the Aldi grocery store is also on the ballot.

Why it matters

These ballot measures will directly impact funding for critical public services like fire, EMS, and children's welfare programs in Clermont County. The outcome could significantly affect the budgets and operations of these local government agencies and community organizations.

The details

The Batavia Township fire and EMS levy would provide 9.5 mills of additional funding on a continuing basis to support those services. The Clermont County Children's Services levy is a renewal with an increase, though the specific millage amount is not provided. The local liquor option for Aldi would allow the grocery store to sell wine and mixed beverages on Sundays.

  • The May 5 primary election is when these issues will be decided by Clermont County voters.

The players

Batavia Township

A township located in Clermont County, Ohio.

Clermont County

A county in southwestern Ohio.

Aldi

A grocery store chain that has a location in Clermont County.

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The takeaway

These ballot measures represent important decisions for Clermont County residents on funding for essential public services and community resources. The outcome could have significant impacts on local budgets and operations in the years ahead.