Summary
The city laid out two 2027 budget paths: with Issue 16, new police and fire hires, open pools, and neighborhood investments; without it, 73 layoffs, closed pools, no curbside recycling, and drained reserves by 2029. Cuts to contracts, leadership, and vacancies happen either way.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
With Issue 16, about $20-25 million in new annual income tax revenue; without it, the city burns through its roughly $21.8 million fund balance by 2028 and faces a $3.5 million deficit in 2029.
If Issue 16 passes, residents keep pools, youth programs, blight crews, and fuller police and fire staffing; if it fails, savings go toward avoiding a deficit.
Without Issue 16, about 73 filled positions — half from police and fire — face layoffs, and residents lose pools, recycling, youth programs, and blight services.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Oct 1, 2026
Toledo is asking voters to approve a quarter-percent income tax increase to generate $25 million annually for police, fire, demolition, and neighborhood safety initiatives. Officials warn that defeating the measure could lead to layoffs among police officers and firefighters.
City council sends controversial income tax levy to November ballot
City council sends controversial income tax levy to November ballot WTOL
Toledo City Council holds first full review of proposed 0.25% income tax levy
Toledo City Council holds first full review of proposed 0.25% income tax levy WTOL
Toledo City Council to consider new neighborhood safety income tax levy
Toledo City Council to consider new neighborhood safety income tax levy WTOL
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