Ballot question
Issue 42: Madison Township fire levy (additional)
- On the ballot in
- Madison Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, which shall be an additional tax for the benefit of Madison Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 4.89 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $171 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote adds a continuing 4.89-mill property tax for fire protection and emergency medical services in Madison Township.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the additional fire levy.
Wording from the board of elections' notice of election; the ballot's full wording may differ.
Sources
- Certified Questions and Issues, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/4/2026) · Franklin County Board of Elections
- Notice of Election: Madison Township Fire Levy · Franklin County Board of Elections
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