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Village of Bellville police levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Village of Bellville
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 Village of Bellville for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.33 of the Revised Code, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs, that the county auditor estimates will collect $142,536 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 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 3-mill, 5-year property tax for the Bellville police department, estimated to collect $142,536 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the JEFF A ballots.

Sources

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Village of Bellville police levy (renewal) · 2026 General Election · The Gist