Ohio Voters Show Strong Support for Public Libraries, Approving 12 of 14 Levies
Voters across Ohio delivered a clear endorsement of their public libraries in yesterday’s primary election, approving 12 of the 14 library levies on the ballot.
The measures included seven requests for new or additional funding, six renewals, and one renewal with an increase. Notably, all renewal or renewal-with-increase levies were approved, each receiving at least 64% of the vote, underscoring broad and consistent support for maintaining library funding.
Levies seeking new or additional funding also performed well, with 71% earning voter approval.
Congratulations to the following NEO-RLS libraries:
Avon Lake Public LIbrary
Cuyahoga Falls Public Library
Dover Public Library
Hudson Library & Historical Society
Lorain Public LIbrary System
Oberlin Public LIbrary
Reed Memorial Public Library
Rock Creek Public Library
Unofficial results for the public library ballot issues on the May 6, 2026 ballot
