Rep. Desiree Tims: Issue 2 Will Create Jobs, Fix Countless Community Projects

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) today released the following statement concerning Issue 2’s resounding passage by Ohio’s voters:

“This is a major win for Ohio communities like Dayton,” said Rep. Tims. “Issue 2 means safer roads, stronger bridges, and good-paying jobs—without raising taxes. I’m proud to stand with voters who chose to invest in our future.” 

With Issue 2's approval, the State Capital Improvement Program will create tens of thousands of jobs and issue general obligation bonds up to $250 million annually, an increase from the current $200 million per year. Issue 2 will also help local governments with critical infrastructure projects. Ohioans first voted for the program as a lawmaker-backed constitutional amendment in 1987 and have since renewed it four times.