What Franklin County voters will decide Nov. 4

Between the lines: Voters won't decide any statewide issues. Efforts to end qualified immunity and abolish property taxes didn't make the ballot.

• And Columbus petitioners hoping to require more policing alternatives are now eyeing the May 2026 election.

What we're watching this fall:

🦁 A zoo levy renewal to fund animal care, health and facilities.

💰 A $1.9 billion bond package for Columbus, including $500 million toward affordable housing.

🏥 An increase to a countywide levy supporting the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board and its new Crisis Care Center.

🗳️ City council and school board races in Columbus' District 7 and the suburbs.

🎒 A bond issue for the Olentangy district to build new schools.

💸 Income tax increases in Obetz and the Westerville school district.

🚒 Several levies to fund township services — most notably Franklin Township fire and Blendon Township police, both of which have already failed.

🚫 A referendum to reverse the controversial Fairway Cliffs housing development in Whitehall and related developer tax breaks.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Columbus' bond package amounts to $1.9 billion (not million) and would allocate $500 million (not $500,000) for affordable housing.