The Gist
Home

Ballot question

Issue 5: Jefferson County Joint Vocational School renewal levy (about $1,999,864)

On the ballot in
Jefferson County Joint Vocational School 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 Jefferson County Joint Vocational School for the purpose of 0.67 mill for current expenses and 0.33 mill for reconditioning and/or purchasing or acquiring additional or replacement tools, equipment or furnishings; and for repairing, improving, renovating, expanding, or reconstructing buildings and sites with all necessary appurtenances that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,999,864 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $32 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-mill, 10-year property tax (about $1,999,864 a year) for the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School's current expenses, equipment and buildings.

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.