On Tuesday, Franklin County voters approved tax issues for the Columbus Zoo and the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH).
According to unofficial results in Franklin County, 62% of voters approved the zoo levy and 66% voted for the ADAMH issue.
The 0.75-mill zoo levy is for 10 years.
The purpose of the levy is to support maintaining zoo services and facilities. It costs another $13 each year for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value.
The 10-year ADAMH levy is a 2.85-mill renewal and 0.5-mill increase that will cost $74 for each $100,000 of the auditor's appraised value.
That levy will support the operation of mental health, alcohol and drug addiction programs for children, adults and families. This includes residential and outpatient treatment programs, school and community-based prevention programs and patient housing.
Erika Clark Jones, CEO for ADAMH issued the following statement:
“We are profoundly grateful for the trust and support Franklin County voters have shown by passing Issue 1. This commitment secures a dedicated stream of funding for the next decade, ensuring that vital mental health and addiction services remain available to everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
"Not only does this sustain the care thousands in our community rely on, but it also allows us to deliver on the promise of the new Franklin County Crisis Care Center. Thank you to everyone who supported ADAMH and our network of over 50 community-based providers; we remain dedicated to the well-being of our community."
