Ballot question
Union Township fire protection levy (renewal)
- On the ballot in
- Union 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 Union Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, appliances, building or sites therefore, or sources of water supply and materials thereof, and the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire alarm, telegraph or the payment of permanent, part time or voluntary fireman or fire-fighting companies to operate the same or contract for said fire protection, that the county auditor estimates will collect $115,505 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 a 1-mill, 5-year property tax for fire protection in Union Township, estimated to collect $115,505 a year.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
On the Union East, Union North and Union S/W ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Union Township".
Sources
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Fayette County - 11/3/2026 General Election · Fayette County Board of Elections
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