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Issue 17: Holmes Township current expenses levy (additional)

On the ballot in
Holmes Township
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Holmes Township for the purpose of current expenses that the county auditor estimates will collect $108,881 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.75 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $61 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 approves an additional 1.75-mill, 5-year property tax for Holmes Township current expenses, estimated to collect $108,881 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

On the Holmes-Texas precinct ballots for the Holmes Township part (30.1-2). Wording from the board of elections' 46-day election notice; the ballot's full wording may differ.

Sources

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