Ballot question
Village of Palestine current expenses levy (renewal)
- On the ballot in
- Village of Palestine
- 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 Palestine for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $3,971 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.3 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $55 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 2.3-mill, 5-year property tax for Village of Palestine current expenses, estimated to collect $3,971 a year.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
On the Liberty Township & Palestine (split 1) ballot. Ballot heading: "PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) Village of Palestine".
Sources
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Darke County - 11/3/2026 General Election · Darke County Board of Elections
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