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Issue 8: Life First Ambulance District levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Life First Ambulance District
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal tax for the benefit of Life First Ambulance District for the purpose of providing ambulance service and emergency medical service that the county auditor estimates will collect $761,676 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $43 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 2-mill, 5-year property tax for ambulance and emergency medical service in the Life First Ambulance District, estimated to collect $761,676 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Auburn Twp, Chatfield Twp, Cranberry Twp, Liberty Twp, Sandusky-Whetstone North and Whetstone Twp South precincts. Wording from the board of elections' 46-day election notice; the ballot's full wording may differ.

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