Coverage dated October 22, 2026

State bill would strip Cuyahoga of its quiet taxing power

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A Republican state lawmaker proposed requiring voter approval for county sales tax increases, drawing praise from Cleveland.com podcast hosts frustrated with Cuyahoga County leaders repeatedly raising taxes without public consent.

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Ohio bill would ban Cuyahoga government from unilaterally raising taxes: The Wake Up for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Oct 22, 2026
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An Ohio state senator has introduced legislation requiring voter approval before Cuyahoga County can raise sales taxes, targeting a potential unilateral increase floated to fund downtown stadium repairs.
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State bill would strip Cuyahoga of its quiet taxing power (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Oct 22, 2026
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A Republican state lawmaker proposed requiring voter approval for county sales tax increases, drawing praise from Cleveland.com podcast hosts frustrated with Cuyahoga County leaders repeatedly raising taxes without public consent.