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Issue 24: Austinburg Township renewal and increase levy for fire

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of 1 mill and an increase of 0.4 mill for each $1 of taxable value, to constitute a tax for the benefit of Austinburg Township for the purpose of providing fire service, maintaining fire apparatus, appliances, buildings or sites therefor, sources of water, supply maintenance of lines of fire alarm telegraphy, payment to personnel that the county auditor estimates will collect $89,035 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.4 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $32 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 1 mill and adds 0.4 mill, for a 1.4-mill, 5-year property tax for Austinburg Township fire service.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal and increase.

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.