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Issue 28: Denmark Township renewal levy for fire and EMS

On the ballot in
Denmark 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 Denmark Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire equipment, buildings, or sources of water supply and materials, maintenance of fire alarms, payment of part-time / volunteer firefighters and EMS, employer contributions, purchase of ambulance equipment or provision of ambulance, paramedic, or EMS service, that the county auditor estimates will collect $8,335 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $11 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 1-mill, 5-year property tax for Denmark Township fire protection and emergency medical services.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

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.