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Bethel Township fire protection levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Bethel 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 Bethel Township for the purpose of fire protection, that the county auditor estimates will collect $7,783 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $16 for each $100,000 of the 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 1.5-mill, 5-year property tax for Bethel Township fire protection, estimated to collect $7,783 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Bethel precinct ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Bethel Township".

Sources

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