Ballot question
Hopewell Township fire protection levy (renewal and increase)
- On the ballot in
- Hopewell Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A renewal of 1.95 mills and an increase of .30 mill for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of Township of Hopewell for the purpose of Fire Protection that the county auditor estimates will collect $94,550 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $49 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 1.95 mills and adds 0.30 mill, for a 2.25-mill, 5-year property tax for Hopewell Township fire protection.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal and increase.
Wording from the board of elections' 46-day FWAB election notice; the ballot's full wording may differ. The notice lists it for precincts Hopewell 33.1 and 33.2. Heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Increase) Township of Hopewell".
Sources
- Election Notice for Use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), updated 46-day notice, General Election November 3, 2026 · Mercer County Board of Elections
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