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McArthur Township (excluding Huntsville) fire levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
McArthur Township (excluding Huntsville)
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of McArthur Township, excluding Huntsville, for the purpose of fire protection, that the county auditor estimates will collect $57,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $24 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 3 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 1.25-mill, 3-year property tax for fire protection in McArthur Township outside Huntsville, estimated to collect $57,000 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the McArthur precinct ballots (not Huntsville).

Sources

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