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Summit County Officials Adjust Tax Collections

(Cuyahoga Falls, OH) – Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD), the Summit County Budget Commission, the Summit County Fiscal Office, the Summit County Executive’s Office and Summit County Council are taking steps to ensure tax collections align with the amount voters approved. Summit DD requested Summit County Council make an adjustment to the effective millage rate of their operating levy to uphold transparency and responsible fiscal management. County Council approved this legislation on Monday evening.

In the general election of 2023, voters approved Summit DD’s replacement levy with ballot language stating that the levy was expected to generate approximately $66 million annually and cost taxpayers $158 per $100,000 of property value. Summit DD’s levy was first payable in 2025 and is a six-year levy.  Subsequent to a reappraisal, Summit County Officials collaborated and requested that the County Budget Commission and County Council reduce the effective millage rate from 4.5 mills to 3.59 mills for the 2024 tax year (payable in 2025). This adjustment ensures collections align with voter expectations and that Summit DD collects the amount it committed to voters in 2023.

With County Council’s passage of the legislation, the second-half 2025 tax collections will be adjusted. Summit DD will continue monitoring financial projections throughout the levy cycle to maintain financial stability while meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.

About Summit DD:
Summit DD provides services and supports to more than 5,000 individuals with developmental disabilities across Summit County. Our mission is to help people of all abilities reach their full potential, one person at a time. Learn more at SummitDD.org.

Summit DD Prepares for the Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024 we will have an amazing opportunity to be along the path of totality for the solar eclipse. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The event begins at 1:59pm, as a partial eclipse, and will last through 4:29pm. The total solar eclipse (totality) will be visible everywhere in Summit County from 3:13 pm-3:17 pm. Because of the high amount of traffic and visitors expected, along with predicted limited cell phone availability, Summit DD will be following advice from Summit County EMA and limiting public access to both buildings on April 8. You will be able to reach any Summit DD employee via email or phone. Read More ›

Group photo of Summit DD staff.

Summit County Voters Pass Issue 17: A Message from the Superintendent

I am delighted to announce that the voters of Summit County passed Issue 17 with over a 60% passage rate (unofficial results). The replacement of Summit DD’s operating levy ensures that the agency can support more than 5,000 adults and children with developmental disabilities from 2025 – 2030.  Read More ›

Lisa Kamlowsky Superintendent.

Message from the Superintendent

Dear Summit DD Partners & Supporters, 

Another year has come and gone. As I reflect on my first year serving as Superintendent of Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, I can’t help but think of the many people and partners whose contributions assisted us in achieving our Mission. While this year has not been without its challenges, we have had many successes as well. I believe that 2023 will present more opportunities for innovation and successful outcomes for people with developmental disabilities living in Summit County.  Read More ›

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