Voters across the Strongsville area will decide the fate of eight ballot measures on Tuesday, Nov. 3, covering school funding, fire services, county social programs and a statewide voter ID proposal.

Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Ohio law requires a valid, unexpired photo ID, according to the Ohio Secretary of State. As we reported Oct. 31, dozens of polling locations in Cuyahoga County have changed for this election.

Here is what each measure means for local residents.

Strongsville measures

Issue 9: Strongsville City Schools operating levy

This five-year, 6.7-mill property tax would generate an estimated $15.4 million per year for school operating expenses, according to Fox 8. Property owners would pay about $235 more per year for each $100,000 in property value, with payments first due in 2027.

The levy combines an existing 3.4-mill tax, originally approved in 2002 and last renewed in 2021, with an additional 3.3 mills, cleveland.com reported. Superintendent Cameron Ryba told the Board of Education on Sept. 10 that passage would spare the district from nearly $14 million in spending cuts.

"If the November levy fails, we're no longer able to protect the core, which means instructional, athletic and arts programs … will cease to exist," Ryba told the board.

The district is deficit spending by $10.4 million in fiscal year 2026, according to the schools and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Schools Treasurer George Anagnostou said that deficit could grow to $18 million by fiscal year 2028.

A yes vote approves the new tax. A no vote rejects it.

Issue 103: Strongsville Fire Department levy

This new 1-mill, continuing levy would generate an estimated $2.3 million per year for fire department and EMS salaries, equipment and facilities, according to Fox 8. Property owners would pay about $35 more per year indefinitely for each $100,000 in property value, first due in 2027.

A yes vote approves the new tax. A no vote rejects it.

Cuyahoga County measures

All voters in the county, including Strongsville, North Royalton, Brecksville and Broadview Heights, will see five county issues.

Issue 10: Developmental Disabilities Services levy

A new 2.25-mill, 10-year property tax levy would generate an estimated $99.6 million per year for developmental disabilities programs and facilities, according to Fox 8. Services funded include caregiving, transportation, therapies, housing assistance and employment support. The estimated cost is $79 per year for each $100,000 in property value, first due in 2027.

Issue 11: Health and Human Services levy

This measure renews an existing 4.7-mill property tax levy and adds 2.5 mills to fund county health and human services, including services for children in county custody, older adults, universal pre-K, MetroHealth and mental health and addiction programs. The estimated total cost would be $196 per year for each $100,000 in property value, an increase of about $87.50 over the current levy, according to a Rocky River Democrats issues overview.

Issue 12: County executive removal authority

This charter amendment would require County Council approval before the county executive could remove appointed members of boards and commissions, including the Port Authority, Regional Transit Authority and MetroHealth boards. Ideastream reported the proposal arose after County Executive Chris Ronayne sought to remove Port Authority Board Chair Dave Wondolowski.

This charter amendment would spell out the division of legal duties between the county law department and the county prosecutor's office. The law department would handle legal advice, labor negotiations and contracts. The prosecutor would retain courtroom representation, according to Ideastream.

Issue 14: Charter Review Commission appointments

This charter amendment changes how the nine-member Charter Review Commission is appointed. The county executive would appoint four members, County Council would appoint four, and both would jointly appoint one. The commission's next review is scheduled to begin in 2027, according to Ideastream.

Ohio statewide

Issue 3: Voter photo ID constitutional amendment

Issue 3 would enshrine Ohio's existing voter photo ID requirement in the state constitution, the Columbus Dispatch reported. Ohio's Republican-controlled Legislature placed the amendment on the ballot in June. The measure also would allow lawmakers to decide whether to require photo ID for mail-in voting. Absentee voters can provide a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number under current law.

The Dispatch reported that since photo ID is already state law, the amendment would not change the voter experience regardless of the outcome.

Results and certification

No results are available until after polls close at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Unofficial returns will be posted by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at boe.cuyahogacounty.gov. Statewide Issue 3 results will be available through the Ohio Secretary of State. The Associated Press 2026 Ohio results page will carry returns as they come in.

All election-night totals are unofficial. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has scheduled provisional ballot verification for Nov. 16 and official certification for Nov. 24.