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Scott Township volunteer fire department levy (renewal)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Township of Scott for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus and appliances of the volunteer fire department that the county auditor estimates will collect $54,225 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $13 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 renews a 1.5-mill, 5-year property tax for the fire apparatus and appliances of Scott Township's volunteer fire department, estimated to collect $54,225 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Scott Township and Seaman Village ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Township of Scott".

Sources

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