Voters to determine outcomes of numerous tax issues and races today
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 4, 2025) – Election Day is here. Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. tonight.
The New Philadelphia City School District is on the ballot for the third time trying to pass a 6.2-mill bond issue and 1-mill levy to build and maintain new schools.
Countywide, three agencies are asking voters to pay a bit more in property taxes.
The Tuscarawas County Library system is asking voters, except those in Dover and Newcomerstown, for a replacement levy that would cost about $10 more per $100,000 of property value annually. The ADAMHS Board is seeking about $6 more a year for mental health services. The Senior Center is asking for a $14 annual increase.
There are also several renewals that would not increase taxes. Many local candidate races are unopposed.
In Dover, there are five candidates seeking three at-large council seats. In New Philadelphia, four candidates are running for two school board seats. The Indian Valley and Strasburg School Boards each have four candidates for three seats.
Visit wjer.com for updates after the polls close this evening.