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Issue 9: Jefferson County 9-1-1 system renewal levy

On the ballot in
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of the county 9-1-1 system, that the county auditor estimates will collect $2,482,785 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $35 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 1.5-mill, 5-year county property tax (about $2.48 million a year) to operate the county 9-1-1 system.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.