Bring Buccees to Mansfield, Ohio
Bring Buccees to Mansfield, Ohio
The Issue
Why We’re Here
Mansfield City Council voted unanimously to approve a Buc-ee’s Travel Center off I-71 and Lucas Road. Richland County is on board. The Mayor is on board. And yet a vocal opposition has gathered over 1,800 signatures trying to reverse this progress.
We’re here to make sure our voices are heard too — because the people of Mansfield who want this development deserve a seat at the table.
This petition is for the residents, workers, families, and business owners of Mansfield and Richland County who believe this is exactly the kind of investment our city needs.
What Buc-ee’s Actually Means for Mansfield
Jobs & Wages
Buc-ee’s employs roughly 250 people per location — and these aren’t minimum wage jobs. Entry-level positions like cashiers and janitors start at $17–$18 per hour, food service workers earn $21 per hour, and shift managers can make $24 per hour — roughly double what the average gas station worker earns nationally. Management positions pay even more, with general managers earning well into six figures.
Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry has cited an estimated annual payroll of around $9 million from this single location. That’s $9 million flowing into the wallets of Richland County residents every year — money that gets spent at local grocery stores, restaurants, and businesses.
Revenue Projections
Buc-ee’s generates an estimated $50–100 million per store annually — roughly 10 to 20 times the industry average for convenience stores. To put that in perspective, the first Ohio Buc-ee’s in Huber Heights broke company records by doing $1 million in sales on its opening day alone.
Even using the more conservative floor of $50 million in annual sales, Mansfield’s location would represent one of the largest retail revenue generators in all of Richland County.
Tax Revenue for Our Community
Ohio’s sales tax structure means this revenue isn’t just good for Buc-ee’s — it’s good for all of us. Ohio’s combined state and local sales tax rate is between 5.75% and 8%, with counties receiving a share of that local portion.
Under the Type 2 annexation structure approved for this project, the townships keep their own revenues, the City of Mansfield collects income tax and water/sewer revenues, and Richland County receives the sales tax. That means every level of local government benefits from this development.
On a conservative $50M annual sales estimate, Richland County could reasonably expect over $1 million per year in new sales tax revenue — funding for roads, emergency services, schools, and infrastructure. The property tax base expands too: Buc-ee’s typically purchases 25–36 acres of land outright at prices ranging from $6.5 million to $11.5 million , adding substantial assessed value to the local tax rolls permanently.
A Destination, Not Just a Gas Station
Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero called the project “a significant investment” that will showcase the area to millions of travelers. That’s not
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The Issue
Why We’re Here
Mansfield City Council voted unanimously to approve a Buc-ee’s Travel Center off I-71 and Lucas Road. Richland County is on board. The Mayor is on board. And yet a vocal opposition has gathered over 1,800 signatures trying to reverse this progress.
We’re here to make sure our voices are heard too — because the people of Mansfield who want this development deserve a seat at the table.
This petition is for the residents, workers, families, and business owners of Mansfield and Richland County who believe this is exactly the kind of investment our city needs.
What Buc-ee’s Actually Means for Mansfield
Jobs & Wages
Buc-ee’s employs roughly 250 people per location — and these aren’t minimum wage jobs. Entry-level positions like cashiers and janitors start at $17–$18 per hour, food service workers earn $21 per hour, and shift managers can make $24 per hour — roughly double what the average gas station worker earns nationally. Management positions pay even more, with general managers earning well into six figures.
Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry has cited an estimated annual payroll of around $9 million from this single location. That’s $9 million flowing into the wallets of Richland County residents every year — money that gets spent at local grocery stores, restaurants, and businesses.
Revenue Projections
Buc-ee’s generates an estimated $50–100 million per store annually — roughly 10 to 20 times the industry average for convenience stores. To put that in perspective, the first Ohio Buc-ee’s in Huber Heights broke company records by doing $1 million in sales on its opening day alone.
Even using the more conservative floor of $50 million in annual sales, Mansfield’s location would represent one of the largest retail revenue generators in all of Richland County.
Tax Revenue for Our Community
Ohio’s sales tax structure means this revenue isn’t just good for Buc-ee’s — it’s good for all of us. Ohio’s combined state and local sales tax rate is between 5.75% and 8%, with counties receiving a share of that local portion.
Under the Type 2 annexation structure approved for this project, the townships keep their own revenues, the City of Mansfield collects income tax and water/sewer revenues, and Richland County receives the sales tax. That means every level of local government benefits from this development.
On a conservative $50M annual sales estimate, Richland County could reasonably expect over $1 million per year in new sales tax revenue — funding for roads, emergency services, schools, and infrastructure. The property tax base expands too: Buc-ee’s typically purchases 25–36 acres of land outright at prices ranging from $6.5 million to $11.5 million , adding substantial assessed value to the local tax rolls permanently.
A Destination, Not Just a Gas Station
Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero called the project “a significant investment” that will showcase the area to millions of travelers. That’s not
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Petition created on June 23, 2026