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Orange Township parks and recreation renewal levy

On the ballot in
Orange Township (Delaware County), including parts of Columbus and Westerville in the township
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Orange Township for the purpose of parks and recreational purposes, that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,372,814 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $20 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 1-mill, 5-year property tax (about $1.37 million a year) for parks and recreation in Orange Township.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.