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Deercreek Township (excluding Williamsport) additional road levy

On the ballot in
Deercreek Township (outside the Village of Williamsport)
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Deercreek Township (excluding the Village of Williamsport) for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $123,801 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 approves a new 3-mill, 5-year property tax (about $123,801 a year) for streets, roads and bridges in Deercreek Township outside Williamsport.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

Sources

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