We've been hearing a lot about presidential politics and Congressional races in Northeast Ohio. But there are a number of issues on local ballots that don't get quite as much attention. We aim to change that Tuesday on The Sound of Ideas as we discuss schools taxes in Akron and Tallmadge, a plea for more money to fund Lake County Metroparks and a proposal to fund more sheriff's deputies to patrol Lorain County townships.

Jeff Ferguson, superintendent, Tallmadge city schools

David W. James, superintendent, Akron City Schools

Paul Palagyi, executive director, Lake Metroparks

Capt. Jim Drozdowski, Lorain County Sheriff's Office