Issue 2 in Ohio is a constitutional amendment on the May 2025 ballot that proposes to renew and increase funding for local public infrastructure projects through the issuance of general obligation bonds. Specifically, it would allow the state to issue up to $2.5 billion in bonds over 10 years, with a limit of $250 million per year, to fund projects such as roads, bridges, water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater collection, and solid waste disposal
. This program, known as the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP), has been previously authorized and renewed by voters multiple times since 1987. Issue 2 aims to continue supporting thousands of local infrastructure projects across all 88 counties in Ohio, creating jobs and improving safety and quality of life
. The bonds issued under Issue 2 would be repaid through state general obligation debt, meaning taxpayers will pay interest on these bonds. However, proponents emphasize that this renewal will not increase taxes since repayment is already factored into the state budget. The amendment has bipartisan support from local governments, business groups, and labor unions, though a few lawmakers oppose it citing concerns about inflation and state debt
. Importantly, Issue 2 is unrelated to any other ballot issues such as marijuana legalization or unrelated bond requests like those for the Cleveland Browns
. In summary, Issue 2 is a voter decision on continuing and increasing a proven bond-funded program to finance essential local infrastructure improvements throughout Ohio without raising taxes
