Circleville, OH — November 4, 2025
The Logan Elm Local School District’s 1% earned income tax levy passed by a slim margin Tuesday, reflecting the longstanding voting divide between Pickaway and Hocking counties.
According to unofficial results:
- Pickaway County voters supported the levy, with 1,618 votes in favor (63.88%) and 915 votes against (36.12%).
- Hocking County voters, however, opposed the measure, giving it only 297 votes in favor (39.23%) against 460 votes against (60.77%).
Despite the split, the levy cleared the majority needed for approval at 1915/1375
Key Facts About the Levy
- This is not a new tax. Residents have been paying the 1% earned income tax since 2005.
- Voting for the levy will not increase taxes.
- The levy replaces the expiring emergency property tax levy, which the Board of Education allowed to lapse at the end of 2025.
- It applies only to earned income, excluding retirement income, interest, dividends, and capital gains.
The passage ensures continued funding for Logan Elm schools without raising the overall tax burden on residents.
