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Rutland Township cemetery levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Rutland 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 Rutland Township for the purpose of maintaining and operating cemeteries, that the county auditor estimates will collect $21,133 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 to maintain and operate Rutland Township cemeteries, estimated to collect $21,133 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

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

Sources

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