BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Voters in Bowling Green have approved a 0.15% increase in the city’s income tax to fund construction of two new fire stations and modernize public safety facilities. Unofficial results show the measure passing 68% to 32%.

The increase raises Bowling Green’s income tax rate from 2% to 2.15% and is expected to cost a household earning $50,000 about $75 more per year . City officials said the new funding will support construction of a downtown headquarters and a second station on the city’s east side , along with updated fire and EMS equipment.

Supporters said the levy is essential to maintain 4-minute emergency response times across the city. Opponents raised concerns about tax burden and long-term capital costs.

The measure requires a simple majority to pass.

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