About the Levy
A community investment
the stakes
What's at stake?
Columbus State Community College is central Ohio's largest engine of workforce training and affordable higher education. This levy decides whether that engine keeps running at full strength for the next generation of students, employers, and neighborhoods — or whether it gets scaled back at the worst possible moment. Final opening copy from the campaign team will be dropped in here.
If it passes
- Columbus State keeps tuition low and accessible for working families.
- Workforce training expands in nursing, IT, and skilled trades.
- Classrooms, labs, and equipment stay modern and job-ready.
If it fails
- Tuition and fees rise, pricing out students who need college most.
- Program cuts shrink the pipeline of trained local workers.
- Deferred maintenance accelerates and services scale back.
Community benefits
Local jobs
Trains the nurses, technicians, and tradespeople central Ohio employers need.
Student access
Keeps tuition affordable and college within reach for working families.
Healthcare pipeline
Supports the region's largest source of new nurses and allied health workers.
Stronger neighborhoods
Career-track credentials mean higher wages and more stable households.
the basics
What is the levy?
Here's what voters are actually deciding — the size, the term, and the real cost to a homeowner.
Millage
A modest millage rate designed to sustain core operations without overreach.
Term length
A fixed multi-year term with a defined end date — not permanent.
Cost to homeowner
Estimated at roughly the price of a cup of coffee per week for the average home.
How it's calculated
Property taxes apply to assessed value (35% of market value), then the millage rate — not to your full home price.
where it goes
What this funds
Programs
Nursing & Allied Health
Central Ohio's largest training pipeline for RNs, LPNs, and healthcare technicians.
Skilled Trades & Construction
Hands-on programs in welding, HVAC, electrical, and construction management.
IT & Cybersecurity
Industry-aligned tracks in networking, software, and cyber defense.
Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing
Certifications built with regional employers to fill in-demand roles.
Services
Tutoring & advising
One-on-one academic support that helps students finish what they start.
Career services
Résumé help, employer connections, and placement into local jobs.
Modern labs & equipment
Up-to-date tools that match the tech students will use on day one.
Campus & facilities
Safe, welcoming spaces across the district's campuses and learning centers.
the moment
Why this is needed now
Central Ohio is growing faster than its workforce can keep up. At the same time, prior revenue sources are expiring, operating costs are climbing, and demand for training and student services keeps rising. Without renewed local support, Columbus State faces a real funding gap — one that quickly turns into program cuts, deferred maintenance, and fewer seats for the students employers are counting on.
- • Funding gap
- • Rising costs
- • Service demand
- • Expiring revenue
- • Deferred maintenance
- • Population growth
our commitment
Accountability & oversight
Every dollar raised by this levy is subject to independent financial audits, published annual reports, and oversight from a publicly accountable Board of Trustees. Voters can see exactly how funds are spent — and hold the college to the promises made during this campaign.