Ballot question
Issue 14: Benton Township cemetery levy (renewal)
- On the ballot in
- Benton 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 Benton Township for the purpose of maintaining and operating cemeteries that the county auditor estimates will collect $29,089 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $9 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 0.5-mill, 5-year property tax to maintain and operate Benton Township cemeteries, estimated to collect $29,089 a year.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
On the Benton 2 and Benton 3 (including Rocky Ridge) ballots.
Sources
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles) · Ottawa County Board of Elections
- November 2026 Issues · Ottawa County Board of Elections
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