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Wayne Township cemetery levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Wayne 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 Wayne Township, including the Village of Waynesfield, for the purpose of maintaining and operating cemeteries that the county auditor estimates will collect $23,700 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.7 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $16 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 0.7-mill, 5-year property tax in Wayne Township, including Waynesfield, to maintain and operate cemeteries.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Wayne and Waynesfield ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Wayne Township".

Sources

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