Ballot question
Issue 18: Madison Township renewal levy for police
- On the ballot in
- Madison Township (unincorporated area)
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Madison Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, and other equipment used directly in the operation of a Police Department and the payment of salaries of permanent police personnel, including the payment of the police employer’s contribution required under Section 742.33 of the Revised Code that the county auditor estimates will collect $587,707 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.9 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $33 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 1.9-mill, 5-year property tax for the Madison Township Police Department's equipment and salaries.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
On the ballot in Madison Township precincts A–J (the unincorporated township); not on Madison Village ballots.
Sources
- Master File – Sample Ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all precincts) · Lake County Board of Elections
- Certified Questions and Issues, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 8/25/2026) · Lake County Board of Elections
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