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Olive Township cemetery levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Olive 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 Olive Township for the purpose of maintaining and operating cemeteries, that the county auditor estimates will collect $14,293 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 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 1-mill, 5-year property tax to maintain and operate Olive Township cemeteries, estimated to collect $14,293 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the North Olive and South Olive ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Olive Township".

Sources

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