Ballot question
Wayne Township fire and EMS 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 payment of firefighting companies and to provide ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a fire fighting company, that the county auditor estimates will collect $18,940 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $13 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 0.75-mill, 5-year property tax in Wayne Township, including Waynesfield, for firefighting companies and emergency medical services.
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
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Auglaize County - 11/3/2026 General Election · Auglaize County Board of Elections
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