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Bowling Green Township fire and EMS renewal levy

On the ballot in
Bowling Green Township
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 Township of Bowling Green for the purpose of fire protection and emergency medical services that the county auditor estimates will collect $44,234 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $20 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a period of 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 1-mill, 5-year Bowling Green Township property tax (about $44,234 a year) for fire protection and emergency medical services.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

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