Ballot question
Springfield Township Fire District renewal levy
- On the ballot in
- Springfield Township Fire District (unincorporated area)
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Springfield Township Fire District for the purpose of providing fire protection, ambulance or emergency medical services, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, that the county auditor estimates will collect $53,085 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.7 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $13 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 renews a 0.7-mill, 5-year property tax (about $53,085 a year) for Springfield Township Fire District fire protection and emergency medical services.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
Sources
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Muskingum County, Ohio · Muskingum County Board of Elections
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/18/2026) · Muskingum County Board of Elections
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