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Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities additional levy

On the ballot in
Delaware County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Delaware County for the purpose of community developmental disabilities programs and services pursuant to Chapter 5126. of the Revised Code, except that such levies shall be subject to the procedures and requirements of section 5705.222 of the Revised Code that the county auditor estimates will collect $25,448,490 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $63 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 a new 1.8-mill, 5-year county property tax (about $25.4 million a year) for developmental disabilities programs and services.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

Sources

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