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News Upper Arlington Nov 5

Upper Arlington schools' levy and bond lose by about 2 points

Issue 7, a combined 4.9-mill operating levy and $273.5 million bond, failed 51% to 49% in unofficial results. The bond would have replaced a preschool and two middle schools, including Jones Middle School. The district has not yet said what comes next.

Source: WOSU

News Upper Arlington Nov 5

Upper Arlington police and fire pension levy passes

Issue 34 passed with about 60% in unofficial results. It renews the 0.89-mill levy and adds 0.24 mills, raising about $2.2 million a year toward the city's required police and fire pension payments. The city estimated about $26 a year per $100,000 of home value before credits.

Source: NBC4

News Upper Arlington Nov 5

Last day to rake leaves to the curb is Dec. 6

City leaf collection runs into early December. The city's online map tracks where crews are; questions go to 614-583-5350.

Source: UA Insight, Nov/Dec 2026

Event Upper Arlington

Friends of the Library book sale

Sunday, November 8, 2026 to Sunday, November 15, 2026
Tremont Road Branch atrium

Opens to the public at 1 pm on Nov. 8 after a members' presale. The last day is a bag sale: $5 for Friends members, $10 for everyone else.

Source: UA Insight, Nov/Dec 2026

Meeting Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington City Council: capital budget hearing

Monday, November 9, 2026 · 6 pm
Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Rd.

Council holds its hearing on the Capital Improvement Program budget and takes a third reading on controls for automated license plate reader data.

Source: UA Insight, Nov/Dec 2026

Meeting Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington Board of Education

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 6 pm
Council Chamber, Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Rd.

Regular board meeting, the first since Issue 7 failed.

Source: UA Insight, Nov/Dec 2026

Event Upper Arlington

Santa's Mailbox is open

Saturday, November 14, 2026 to Friday, December 11, 2026
Bob Crane Community Center, 3200 Tremont Rd.

Children get a letter back from Santa. Include the child's full name and address and an unattached stamp, one child per envelope.

Source: UA Insight, Nov/Dec 2026

Meeting Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington City Council: operating budget hearing

Monday, November 16, 2026 · 6 pm
Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Rd.

Hearing on the operating budget, capital equipment and the fee schedule.

Source: UA Insight, Nov/Dec 2026

Event Upper Arlington

Winter Festival and tree lighting on the Mallway

Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 6 to 8:30 pm
Mallway Business District

Carols, cookie decorating, ice sculpting, carriage rides, visits with Santa and the tree lighting.

Source: UA Insight, Nov/Dec 2026

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