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Chester Township road improvement levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Chester 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 Chester Township for the purpose of road improvement, that the county auditor estimates will collect $63,657 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $35 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 for Chester Township road improvement, estimated to collect $63,657 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the East Chester and West Chester ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Chester Township".

Sources

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