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Issue 11: Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District renewal levy

On the ballot in
Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefore, or sources of water supply and materials therefore, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under Section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs, that the county auditor estimates will collect $682,570 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $85 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 3.2-mill, 5-year property tax (about $682,570 a year) for fire and emergency medical services in the Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

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