Avon Lake income tax hike for $42 million road backlog leads in early returns
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:50 AM · 1 min read
AVON LAKE, Ohio -- Avon Lake’s proposed 0.4 percentage point income tax increase for road repairs was leading in early returns Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections.