Ballot question
Issue 14: Jacksonville Village current expenses levy (renewal)
- On the ballot in
- Village of Jacksonville
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Jacksonville Village for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $18,956 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5.3 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $144 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 5.3-mill, 5-year property tax for Jacksonville Village current expenses, estimated to collect $18,956 a year.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
On the Jacksonville Village ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Jacksonville Village".
Sources
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Athens County - 11/3/2026 General Election · Athens County Board of Elections
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/10/2026) · Athens County Board of Elections
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