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Toledo says 73 police and fire layoffs are possible if Issue 16 fails
The Daily Toledo team
If you live in Toledo, Issue 16 is on your ballot, and the city has now said what a no vote would mean. The Blade reports the city could lay off 73 employees, cancel its 2027 police and fire recruitment classes, and end curbside recycling and other services if voters reject the income tax increase next week.
Issue 16 would temporarily raise Toledo's income tax by 0.25%. Deputy Mayor Abby Arnold walked through two 2027 budget scenarios at a Wednesday meeting and said the 73 layoffs would fall between police and fire.
- Term: Jan. 1, 2027 through the end of 2030
- If it passes: new police and fire classes of 40 each
- If it passes: pools open, 10 officers added to gang task force
- If it fails: all youth programming eliminated, pools stay closed
The Local 92 president says firefighters were told about potential cuts Tuesday. The mayor's office says he wants to review the information first.
Issue 16 would cost $2.50 per $1,000 of earned income
- 0.25%
- temporary income tax increase
- $2.50
- per $1,000 of earned income
- 73
- layoffs possible if Issue 16 fails
- $1.5 million
- for demolitions if it passes
Sources: Toledo Blade, WTOL, WTVG
Sources: Toledo Blade, WTVG, WTOL