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Issue 29: Washington Township additional police levy

On the ballot in
Washington Township
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Washington Township for the purpose of police funding that the county auditor estimates will collect $202,382 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $114 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves an additional continuing 3.25-mill property tax for police in Washington Township, about $114 a year per $100,000 of market value.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

Sources

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