Neutral and nonpartisan. This explainer says what Issue 13 does. It does not tell you how to vote. Ballot language and costs come from the official Lucas County Board of Elections sample ballot.
What you will see on the ballot
"A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the County of Lucas for the purpose of operation and maintenance of the Imagination Station, Toledo's non-profit science center."
In plain language
Issue 13 continues an existing 0.17-mill property tax that pays to operate and maintain the Imagination Station, Toledo's nonprofit science center. It is a renewal, not a new tax. It is countywide, so every Lucas County voter sees it.
What it costs you
The county auditor's estimate is $3 a year for every $100,000 of your home's market value.
- $75,000 home: about $2.25 a year
- $100,000 home: $3 a year
- $150,000 home: about $4.50 a year
- $200,000 home: $6 a year
The county auditor estimates it would raise about $1.3 million a year.
If it passes / if it fails
- If it passes: the tax continues for 5 more years, starting in 2027 and first collected in 2028.
- If it fails: the existing tax is not renewed.
Key facts
- Renewal, countywide.
- 0.17 mills, 5 years, first collected in 2028.
- Needs a majority yes vote to pass.
Verified October 4, 2026.