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Village of South Zanesville fire and EMS additional levy

On the ballot in
Village of South Zanesville
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of the Village of South Zanesville for the purpose of providing fire protection and ambulance or emergency medical services that the county auditor estimates will collect $110,187 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $105 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote adds a 3-mill, 5-year South Zanesville property tax (about $110,187 a year) for fire protection and ambulance or emergency medical services.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.