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St. Marys Township (unincorporated) police levy (additional)

On the ballot in
St. Marys Township (unincorporated area)
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of the unincorporated area of St. Marys Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications and other equipment used directly in the operation of a police department or the payment of costs incurred by the township as a result of contracts made with other political subdivisions in order to obtain police protection; pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5705.19(J) and 5705.191 that the county auditor estimates will collect $173,617 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $44 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new 1.25-mill property tax, for a continuing period of time, for police protection in unincorporated St. Marys Township.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

On the St. Marys East, St. Marys South and St. Marys West (township) ballots; not in the City of St. Marys. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) St Marys Township (Unincorporated)".

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