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Seal Township and Village of Piketon fire protection levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Seal 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 Seal Township and Piketon Village for the purpose to provide fire protection that the county auditor estimates will collect $56,318 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $26 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 1-mill, 5-year property tax for fire protection in Seal Township and the Village of Piketon, estimated to collect $56,318 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Seal Township and Piketon Village ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Seal Township and Piketon Village".

Sources

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