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Issue 12: Monroe Township cemetery levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Monroe 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 Monroe Township for the purpose of cemetery maintenance, that the county auditor estimates will collect $27,270 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $27 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 renews a 0.5-mill, 5-year property tax for Monroe Township cemetery maintenance, estimated to collect $27,270 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Monroe Twp, Eldorado Village and West Manchester Village ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Monroe Township".

Sources

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