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Issue 9: Latty Township fire protection levy (additional)

On the ballot in
Latty Township
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Latty Township for the purpose of providing protection against fire, maintaining fire equipment & apparatus & support fire rescue services, that the county auditor estimates will collect $49,826 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $44 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 approves a new 1.25-mill, 5-year property tax for Latty Township fire protection, fire equipment and fire rescue services, estimated to collect $49,826 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

On the Latty Twp & Grover Hill ballots. Ballot heading: "9. PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL) Latty Township".

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