Ballot question
Village of Poland police renewal levy
- On the ballot in
- Village of Poland
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Village of Poland for the purpose of maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police personnel, or administrative personnel to operate the same, that the county auditor estimates will collect $58,268 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $23 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-mill, 5-year property tax (about $58,268 a year) for the Village of Poland police department.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
Sources
- Election notice (updated 46-day notice), November 3, 2026 General Election · Mahoning County Board of Elections
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all 237 ballot styles) · Mahoning County Board of Elections
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