Ohio AFL-CIO Endorses State Issue 2

On May 6, Ohio voters will be asked to vote on Issue 2 – the Renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program. Voter approval of State Issue 2 will allow issuance of general obligation bonds up to $250 million per year over 10 years to fund grants and loans for local infrastructure improvements across the state of Ohio and will create an estimated 35,000 construction jobs. Issue 2 relies on existing state revenues and does not raise taxes.

The Ohio AFL-CIO Executive Board has endorsed a YES vote on State Issue 2.

Representing 600,000 union members across both the private and public sectors—powering industry and commerce while delivering essential public services in all 88 counties—the Ohio AFL-CIO enthusiastically supports State Issue 2.  The state labor federation has consistently supported capital improvements and renewal of this program will continue to provide good jobs while brining needed upgrades and improvements to local roads and bridges, wastewater treatment systems, water supply systems, solid waste disposal facilities, and stormwater and sanitary collection, storage, and treatment facilities across Ohio. In the current 10-year cycle, $2.3 billion has been awarded to 1,084 local governments for 4,490 projects benefiting municipalities, counties, townships, and other subdivisions across the state.

Funding for this program relies on voter approval about every 10 years. House Joint Resolution 8 cleared the Ohio General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support in December 2024, making way for the renewal to be placed before voters in the May 6, 2025, election. The last voter renewal of the program was on May 6, 2014, receiving support from 65% of the electorate.

Whether you are voting early, or on Election Day, May 6, please VOTE YES on Issue 2.