Community Solutions Board of Directors endorses Issue 11, Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services Levy
Cuyahoga County has placed a measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot to renew the existing 4.7-mill levy and increase it by 2.5 -mills for 10 years. The funding would support health and human services for residents of Cuyahoga County. If passed, the levy would go into effect at the beginning of 2027. It would generate nearly $1110.76 million annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home around an additional $87.50 annually in property taxes. Cuyahoga County could then continue to provide supports and services to residents including vital community safety net programs.
The current funding challenges are without increased revenue, the Health and Human Services budget reserves will be down to $3 million by the end of the year, driven by cuts to state and federal government contributions, Such as $2.1M in federal SNAP cuts which will increase to $9.1M in 2027, and increased local labor costs. Without increased revenue, the County would be forced to make deep cuts to a range of services benefiting children and families, older adults, behavioral health consumers, and other vulnerable populations.
A levy loss would be catastrophic for individuals currently served and the numerous additional people who will need and request services in the coming years.
Community Solutions Board of Directors endorses Issue 10, Cuyahoga County Developmental Disabilities Levy
Cuyahoga County has placed a 10-year 2.25-mill levy on the November 3, 2026, ballot to support Cuyahoga County residents with developmental disabilities. If passed, the proposed levy would generate an additional $94.5 million annually to help maintain services for roughly 15,000 county residents with developmental disabilities.
The levy would go into effect at the beginning of 2027 and cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $6.56 per month in property taxes. Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides services such as early intervention, behavioral supports, case management, employment support, assistive technology, housing opportunities, therapies, family supports, and much more. These services are currently supported by a 3.9-mill continuing levy that was passed in 2005, but with rising costs and an increase in people served,
The passage of the proposed levy is crucial to continue supporting Cuyahoga County residents.
If the levy is not passed, there will be major service cuts after years of deficit spending and reduced resources.
