Summary
Voters will decide this fall on a renewal levy with an increase dedicated to the police and fire pension fund — a direct line item on future tax bills.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The levy renewal plus an increase will appear on November ballots, affecting property tax amounts if approved.
Police and fire personnel whose pension fund is supported, and the city's safety-service staffing stability.
Residential taxpayers pay more, and the increase portion is not covered by the state rollback.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Issue 34 - Police and Fire Pension Levy
The November 3 General Election is just days away. If you have not voted early or via absentee ballot, please make sure you are informed on Issue 34, the City's Police & Fire Pension Levy, before you head to the ballot box.
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
The November ballot issue renews the 0.89-mill levy and adds 0.24 mills to cover state-mandated police/fire pensions — about $2.2 million, maxing out at roughly $26 per $100,000 of home value. If it fails, the city could try again next year before funding lapses.
Issue 34 - Police and Fire Pension Levy
Issue 34 - Police and Fire Pension Levy City of Upper Arlington (.gov)
City Council - Aug 17, 2026
The pension levy got Franklin County approval and is headed to the November ballot pending final Board of Elections sign-off.
City Council - Jun 15, 2026
Voters will decide this fall on a renewal levy with an increase dedicated to the police and fire pension fund — a direct line item on future tax bills.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
Voters will be asked in November to renew the police and fire pension levy and add an increase. Council took comment-free second reading; the public hearing and final action come June 15.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
The state requires the city to fund police and fire pensions — a bill growing from $3.2 million to a projected $4.1 million a year. The November levy renewal plus 0.24-mill increase would raise about $2.2 million annually, costing homeowners roughly $8.40 more per year per $100,000 of home value. Ballot language confused even council members, so the city plans mailers, an online tax calculator and outreach before the vote.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026
A 0.75-mill renewal levy is headed for the November ballot to fund state-mandated police and fire pensions, which are rising from about $3.4 million to $4.1 million a year. Despite the millage cut, homeowners will pay more — about $38 extra annually on a $500,000 home. If it fails, general fund services like pools and capital projects would take the hit.
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