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Issue 17: Clinton Township fire protection levy (additional)

On the ballot in
Clinton Township
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Clinton Township (including the City of Wauseon) for the purpose of fire protection that the county auditor estimates will collect $271,603 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill 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 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves an additional 1-mill, 5-year property tax for fire protection in Clinton Township (including the City of Wauseon), estimated to collect $271,603 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) Clinton Township". On the Wauseon One through Five, Clinton East and Pettisville 1 ballots.

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