Friends of Wadsworth Schools have begun campaigning for the new tax levy, which Wadsworth citizens will have the option to vote on during the May ballot. The new levy is important for Wadsworth City Schools because it will determine how they will spend their money in the next couple of years.
“Our schools, in my opinion, have always been wise in their spending,” said Roger Wright, a co-chair of Friends of Wadsworth Schools. “They work hard to stretch the tax dollars, and they deliver a great product in the three A’s, arts, academics, and athletics. If you look at our school district we put out a high quality product.”
Friends of Wadsworth is composed of Wadsworth teachers, administrators and citizens and will let anyone who wants to help pass the levy join. They meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays at Wadsworth Public Library, Downtown Wadsworth. They will have a total of seven meetings, the last one being held on April 22, 2026.
“Being honest, getting the word out there [and letting people know] we have made cuts already, there are possibly more cuts to come, but we want to be able to sustain the programs that we have for all the students,” said Steve Brady, a co-chair of Friends of Wadsworth Schools. “We take pride in the triple A. We want to continue that strong path we have.”
They use these meetings to allow different committees inside of Friends of Wadsworth Schools to discuss their reports. The committees have been working on getting the word out to citizens, they do this by sending text messages, social media posts, writing letters and giving out yard signs.
“The strategy is to show people that we are fiscally responsible, to show people that they are getting a good bargain in Wadsworth, to show people the circumstances that are changing as far as in school funding,” Wright said. “That the state is putting more pressure on the local government and the local community to fund the schools, and so it is that story, that message, that we have to get out there. That we don’t want to ask for more dollars, but there is a necessity.”
The committee hopes to make sure that citizens know about the new levy and what it actually means for the community. If the levy does not pass then Wadsworth will have to make more budget cuts.
“I know that Wadsworth City Schools has a lot to offer and it gives a lot back to people,” Brady said. “The schools are such an important piece to Wadsworth we have had unbelievable support throughout our community and I know that we will continue to have that support come May 5.”
