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Marion Township fire protection levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Marion Township (Marion East and Marion West precincts)
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Township of Marion for the purpose of Fire Protection that the county auditor estimates will collect $272,060 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.4 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $54 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 2.4-mill, 5-year property tax for Marion Township fire protection, estimated to collect $272,060 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Wording from the board of elections' 46-day FWAB election notice; the ballot's full wording may differ. The notice lists it for precincts Marion East 29.1–29.4 and Marion West 30.1–30.2. Heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Township of Marion".

Sources

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