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Issue 8: Jefferson County developmental disabilities 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 operation of community programs and services authorized by county Board of Development Disabilities, for the acquisition, construction, renovation, financing, maintenance, and operation of developmental disabilities facilities, or for both of such purposes that the county auditor estimates will collect $2,141,041 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.7 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $19 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 10 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 1.7-mill, 10-year county property tax (about $2.14 million a year) for developmental disabilities programs and facilities.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

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