Cardinal Renewal Levy Passes by 229 Votes
November 4, 2026 by Ann Wishart

Cardinal Schools voters narrowly approved a five-year, 9.7-mill renewal levy for current expenses Nov. 3, providing continued funding for district operations without increasing the current local tax rate.

Cardinal Schools voters narrowly approved a five-year, 9.7-mill renewal levy for current expenses Nov. 3, providing continued funding for district operations without increasing the current local tax rate. According to final unofficial results of the Geauga County Board of Elections, the levy passed 1,879 to 1,650, a 229-vote margin. The margin could change once mail-in ballots are counted, Superintendent Jack Cunningham said Tuesday after election results were posted. According to previous reporting, the renewal levy will collect $3,358,583 annually, costing homeowners $206 per $100,000 of property valuation. The five-year renewal levy will commence in 2027, with payments due in 2028....