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Perry Township fire and EMS levy (renewal and decrease)

On the ballot in
Perry Township
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 .5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, to constitute a tax for the benefit of Perry Township for the purpose of fire protection and emergency medical services that the county auditor estimates will collect $51,418 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $35 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 part of an existing levy, reduced by 0.5 mill, as a 1-mill, 5-year property tax for Perry Township fire protection and EMS, estimated to collect $51,418 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal and decrease.

On the Perry precinct ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Decrease) Perry Township".

Sources

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