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Issue 13: Jefferson Village renewal levy for fire equipment

On the ballot in
Village of Jefferson
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 Village of Jefferson for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire equipment and for the payment of other related costs incurred in the operation of Jefferson Area Fire Department, that the county auditor estimates will collect $90,896 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $38 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 1.5-mill, 5-year property tax for fire equipment and related costs of the Jefferson Area Fire Department.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

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