Levy Information

On November 3rd, voters in Warren and Clinton counties will vote on renewing the existing 1-mill levy for the Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren and Clinton Counties (MHRB).

No. This is a renewal at the same rate you pay now - not a penny more. Your tax bill does not change if it passes.

24/7 crisis hotlines, mobile crisis teams, and emergency stabilization; counseling, psychiatric care, and residential treatment through local provider agencies; addiction recovery services including peer support and recovery housing; and prevention programs reaching students in every school district in both counties.

The renewal continues the current rate of about $16 per year for every $100,000 of home value - under $1.50 a month for the safety net that serves both counties.

A citizen board with state-mandated financial controls, annual audits, and public reporting. The Board contracts with local agencies and accounts publicly for every dollar.

Yes - voters renewed it with a record 73% in 2021 and more than 70% in 2016. This community has supported these services for decades, and the Board has never asked for more than it needs.

Yes. By law, every dollar stays in Warren and Clinton counties and can only be used for mental health and addiction recovery services.

Levy dollars help ensure that all Warren and Clinton County residents have access to quality mental health and addiction recovery services. These services support individuals in need while strengthening the safety and well-being of the entire community.

The levy helps fund:

• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for sheriff's deputies and police officers in both counties
• Drug court programs that connect individuals with treatment and recovery resources
• Jail diversion initiatives that help people access treatment instead of entering the justice system

By expanding access to effective mental health care and treatment, the levy helps people get support earlier, reduces strain on the criminal justice system, and contributes to a safer, healthier community for everyone.

Ohio levies run for fixed terms. Returning to the ballot is built into the system - it is your regular opportunity to hold the Board accountable before continuing the funding.

The Mental Health Recovery Board is committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of public funds. Levy dollars are subject to regular audits, state-required financial controls, and public reporting. Funds can only be used for mental health and addiction recovery services in Warren and Clinton counties. In addition, voters have the opportunity to review the Board's performance and decide whether to renew the levy every five years, providing ongoing public accountability.

The levy expires and the services it funds are at risk: the crisis line, school prevention, local treatment beds, and CIT training for deputies and police. Those needs don't disappear - they shift to jails and emergency rooms, where care costs more and works less.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Early in-person voting begins in early October at your county board of elections, and any registered voter can vote absentee by mail. The deadline to register or update your address is October 5.