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Winchester Township cemeteries levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Winchester 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 Winchester for the purpose of care, supervision, repair and improvement of township cemeteries that the county auditor estimates will collect $12,356 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.4 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $6 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 0.4-mill, 5-year property tax for the care, repair and improvement of Winchester Township cemeteries, estimated to collect $12,356 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

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

Sources

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