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Knox Township garbage and refuse disposal levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Knox 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 Knox Township for the purpose of providing for the disposal of garbage and refuse, that the county auditor estimates will collect $16,236 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $22 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 0.75-mill, 5-year property tax for garbage and refuse disposal in Knox Township, estimated to collect $16,236 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

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

Sources

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