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Pickaway County Park District renewal and increase levy

On the ballot in
Pickaway County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of 0.5 mill and an increase of 0.25 mill for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of Pickaway County Park District for the purpose of parks and recreation, more specifically to provide funds to assist with maintaining existing facilities, and provide additional funds to expand and develop "new" trails and parks throughout Pickaway County, and to assist cities, villages and townships within Pickaway County with improvements to their parks and trails that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,466,613 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $20 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 10 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 0.5-mill park tax and adds 0.25 mill, for a 0.75-mill, 10-year levy (about $1.47 million a year) for the Pickaway County Park District.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal and increase.

Sources

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