Avon Lake launches new Spring/Summer Recreation Guide | The Locally Times

The city's Recreation Department released its 2026 program guide on May 5, 2026, alongside a proposed income tax for infrastructure and a financial reporting award.

Avon Lake's Recreation Department released its 2026 Spring/Summer Program Guide on May 5, 2026, providing residents with information on upcoming activities. ## City Initiatives This guide's release coincided with other significant city announcements on May 5, 2026. The City of Avon Lake proposed an additional 0.4% municipal income tax on the May 5, 2026, ballot. If approved, the income tax rate would adjust from 1.5% to 1.9% for a five-year period. This increase is projected to generate approximately $6.6 million, designated for road and capital improvement needs within the community, according to city records. Also on May 5, 2026, the city announced it received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, recognizing its financial reporting standards. Residents can access the new program guide through the Recreation Department. The proposed income tax will appear on the May 5, 2026, Primary Election ballot.