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Issue 8: Jackson Township fire protection levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Jackson 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 Jackson Township for the purpose of fire protection, that the county auditor estimates will collect $10,941 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.6 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $5 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 0.6-mill, 5-year property tax for Jackson Township fire protection, estimated to collect $10,941 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Jackson Twp & Broughton ballots and the Paulding Village 3 ballot (the part of Paulding village in Jackson Township). Ballot heading: "8. PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) Jackson Township".

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