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Guernsey County Sheriff's Department 911 system levy (renewal)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Guernsey County for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Guernsey County Sheriff's Department enhanced 911 system that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,060,439 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $23 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 county property tax to maintain and operate the Sheriff's Department enhanced 911 system, estimated to collect $1,060,439 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On every Guernsey County ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Guernsey County Sheriff's Department 911 System".

Sources

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