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Mead Township roads and bridges levy (renewal; excluding the Village of Shadyside)

On the ballot in
Mead Township outside the Village of Shadyside, Belmont County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Mead Township (excluding the Village of Shadyside) for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of roads and bridges, that the county auditor estimates will collect $130,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $19 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-mill, 5-year property tax for roads and bridges in Mead Township outside Shadyside, estimated to collect $130,000 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Mead Twp 1 and Mead Twp 2 ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Mead Township (Excluding the Village of Shadyside)".

Sources

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