Early results show Mentor levy failing, cuts possible if trend holds

2026 Election: Voters reject Mentor Schools proposed 4.9-mill additional levy

Voters have rejected a five-year, 4.9-mill additional levy for the Mentor Schools in the May 5 primary ballot that would have generated $13.5 million annually. The unofficial final vote according to the Lake County Elections Board was 8,256 to 7,039. There are 44,486 registered voters eligible to vote on the issue, according to the Lake […]

Mentor school levy fails

MENTOR, Ohio — Voters in the Mentor school district rejected Issue 1 on Tuesday, opposing district leaders’ request for additional operating money and setting the stage for deeper cuts to staffing and student services.