Ballot question
Falls Township (unincorporated) fire renewal and increase levy
- On the ballot in
- Falls Township (unincorporated area)
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A renewal of 1.2 mills and an increase of 0.25 mill for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of Falls Township for the purpose of fire protection that the county auditor estimates will collect $198,018 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.45 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $27 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 1.2-mill fire tax and adds 0.25 mill, for a 1.45-mill, 5-year levy (about $198,018 a year) for fire protection in unincorporated Falls Township.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal and increase.
On the ballot as "Falls Township - Unincorporated" (Falls 1, 2 and 3 precincts).
Sources
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles) · Hocking County Board of Elections
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