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Adams County emergency medical services levy (additional)

On the ballot in
Adams County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Adams County for the purpose of continued operation of Adams County Emergency Medical Services that the county auditor estimates will collect $2,874,966 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $123 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new 3.5-mill, 5-year Adams County property tax for Adams County Emergency Medical Services, estimated to collect $2,874,966 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

On every Adams County ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) Adams County".

Sources

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