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Lawrence County Joint Vocational School District permanent improvement levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Lawrence 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 the Lawrence County Joint Vocational School District, for the purpose of permanent improvements that the county auditor estimates will collect $744,260 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $11 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 0.5-mill, 5-year property tax for Lawrence County Joint Vocational School District permanent improvements, estimated to collect $744,260 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On every Lawrence County ballot except Washington Township's (the board's notice lists it for all precincts excluding Washington). Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Lawrence County Joint Vocational School District". The Secretary of State's list shows the district overlapping into Gallia County; Gallia County's notice does not list the issue.

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