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Pleasant Township additional firefighting and EMS personnel levy

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the purpose of payment of permanent firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code and for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department as set forth in, and authorized by, R.C. 5705.19(I) that the county auditor estimates will collect $907,160 annually, at a rate not exceeding 4 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $140 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new 4-mill, 5-year property tax (about $907,160 a year) for firefighting and EMS personnel and emergency medical services in Pleasant Township.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

Sources

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