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Village of Russellville ambulance and EMS levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Village of Russellville
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Russellville for the purpose of providing ambulance service, emergency medical service, or both, that the county auditor estimates will collect $19,494 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $70 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 2-mill, 5-year property tax for ambulance and emergency medical service in the Village of Russellville, estimated to collect $19,494 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Jefferson Russ 1 ballot (the Village of Russellville). Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of Russellville".

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.