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Guernsey County Children Services levy (additional)

On the ballot in
Guernsey County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Guernsey County for the purpose of providing funds for children services that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,753,704 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $44 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 10 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves an additional 1.25-mill, 10-year county property tax for children services, estimated to collect $1,753,704 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

On every Guernsey County ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) Guernsey County Children Services".

Sources

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