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Delaware Area Career Center renewal and decrease levy

On the ballot in
Delaware Area Career Center district
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of part of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.95 mill for each $1 of taxable value, to constitute a tax for the benefit of Delaware Area Career Center for the purpose of improving, renovating, remodeling, enlarging, furnishing and equipping school buildings and facilities at a rate not exceeding 0.40 mill and for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not exceeding 0.35 mill, that the county auditor estimates will collect $5,773,576 annually, at a combined rate not exceeding 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $18 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 10 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews part of an existing levy at a reduced 0.75 mill for 10 years for the Delaware Area Career Center's buildings (0.40 mill) and current expenses (0.35 mill).

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

The career center's district covers parts of Delaware, Franklin, Marion, Morrow and Union counties; on Delaware County ballots it appears in the Big Walnut, Buckeye Valley, Delaware City and Olentangy school districts.

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