Summit County voters have approved the proposal to allow the county to limit property taxes. The charter amendment received 79.83% of votes by 11:22 p.m. on election night with 100% of precincts reporting.

Votes for Issue 2 were overwhelming immediately, jumping quickly to a 60% lead over "no" votes, which it maintained the whole night.

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro has long spoken out against property tax legislation at the Statehouse, arguing that cuts to property taxes would decimate the essential local services the county provides. She called the charter amendment "responsible tax reform," balancing relief for property owners and funding for local government.

Ohio lawmakers have been looking for solutions to sky-high property taxes after home values rapidly increased in re

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