Signs across yards are urging voters to approve a Lakewood City Schools levy on the May 5 ballot, although it would cost homeowners extra money.
LAKEWOOD , Ohio - Signs across yards are urging voters to approve a Lakewood City Schools levy on the May 5 ballot, although it would cost homeowners extra money. “I think we should pass a levy. I think we should continue to support our schools,” said Holly Deangelis.
Deangelis said she doesn’t mind spending more each month if it benefits Lakewood City Schools, under one condition. “I want to see the board take some steps to correct the frustration that they caused with the consolidation decision,” said Deangelis.
In October 2025, board members chose to close and repurpose Lincoln Elementary School within a consolidation plan.“To turn around and ask to pass a levy I think is very irresponsible and I have a lot of frustration about that,” said Deangelis.
If passed, the levy would cost property owners $14 more per month for $100,000 of property valuation and $36 more per month for $255,000 of property valuation.This levy request marks the first time the district has been on the ballot in more than six years.
District leaders said the money would keep technology current, provide needed safety and security enhancements, maintain high level education programming, and attract and retain teachers.The district must balance its budget, which would require reductions to staffing, programs, services, and operations. Grants and efficiencies help, but cannot replace levy funding. The Board would likely return to voters with a future levy request.
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