Vote YES on Issue 2 – Keep Ohio Moving Forward

OABA endorses Issue 2 in the upcoming May 6 election.  Issue 2 will renew a critical program —the State Capital Improvement Program, or SCIP — that strengthens our communities without raising taxes. The SCIP funds essential upgrades to local roads, bridges, water systems, and other critical infrastructure in all 88 Ohio counties. 

Since 1987, this program has helped local communities ensure safe travel, good water, and strong local economies. Over the past decade alone, it has delivered $2.3 billion in funding to more than 1,000 local governments and supported 4,490 projects—all without a tax increase. 

Issue 2 is an investment in Ohio’s future. It authorizes up to $250 million per year for 10 years in bonds, without raising taxes. The bonds are repaid using existing state dollars. These funds will allow local governments to tackle high-priority infrastructure needs and create an estimated 35,000 good-paying jobs across the state. 

This funding is especially vital for rural and small communities, many of which lack the tax base to finance large-scale infrastructure projects on their own. 

From improved emergency response times and safer roads to reliable water systems and economic development, Issue 2 delivers. It’s endorsed by a broad coalition of stakeholders from business, labor, public safety, and local government organizations across the state. 

Voting YES on Issue 2 means continued progress, job creation, and public safety—without raising taxes. 

Keep Ohio strong — vote YES on Issue 2 on Tuesday, May 6. 

Learn more at Yes2BuildOhio.com