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Issue 7: Erie County General Health District renewal levy

On the ballot in
Erie County General Health District
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 Erie County General Health District for the purpose of providing the Board of Health of said health district with sufficient funds to carry out its health program, that the county auditor estimates will collect $504,712 annually at a rate not exceeding 0.2 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $5 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 0.2-mill, 5-year property tax for the Erie County General Health District's health program.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Also on the ballot in Lorain County's Vermilion City precincts (Lorain County Issue 5); Erie County is the controlling board.

Sources

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Issue 7: Erie County General Health District renewal levy · 2026 General Election · The Gist