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Marion Township fire protection levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Marion Township outside Chesterhill Village, Morgan County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Marion Township for the purpose of fire protection, that the county auditor estimates will collect $10,770 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 for Marion Township fire protection, estimated to collect $10,770 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Chesterhill/Marion ballot style 2 (Marion Township outside Chesterhill Village) only. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Marion Township".

Sources

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