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Ada Public Library levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Ada Public Library district
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Ada Public Library for the purpose of current expenses of the library, that the county auditor estimates will collect $102,209 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $20 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 property tax for Ada Public Library current expenses, estimated to collect $102,209 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal), Ada Public Library, Hardin and Hancock Counties". On the Ada North, Ada South and Liberty precinct ballots in Hardin County (12/1, 13/1, 14/1); Hardin County's board certified it. Wording from the board of elections' 46-day election notice; the ballot's full wording may differ.

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