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Jamestown Township Proposal 2: fire department millage (new)

On the ballot in
Jamestown charter Township
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxation within the Charter Township of Jamestown be increased by 0.30 mill ($0.30 per $1,000 of taxable value) annually for a period of four years 2027-2030, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township? The purpose of this levy is to provide additional funds for the operation of the Jamestown Charter Township Fire Department. It is estimated that a levy of 0.30 mill would provide revenue of $232,675 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new 0.30-mill property tax for 2027–2030 for the Jamestown Charter Township Fire Department's operations.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the new fire millage.

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Jamestown Township Proposal 2: fire department millage (new) · 2026 General Election · The Gist