PARMA, Ohio — Voters appear to be saying no to a property tax increase for Parma City Schools.

As early results came in Tuesday night, Issue 49 was failing 58%-42% as votes were tallied in Parma, Parma Heights and Seven Hills, according to unofficial election results posted by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

As of 11:05 p.m., the levy was losing 10,453 to 7,672, with 57 of 68 precincts reporting.

Cleveland.com has reached out to Parma schools for comment.

If passed, the levy would have raised approximately $23 million each year for ten years, Superintendent Scott Hunt said previously. The tax increase is expected to fund the district through 2030 — if not slightly longer.

The levy would raise taxes for a $100,000 home by $20.13 a month.

The Parma City School District last pas

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