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Scott Township fire levy (renewal and increase)

On the ballot in
Scott Township
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of 1 mill and an increase of 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of Scott Township for the purpose of fire protection that the county auditor estimates will collect $75,535 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $42 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 1 mill and adds 1 mill, for a 2-mill, 5-year property tax for Scott Township fire protection, estimated to collect $75,535 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal and increase.

On the Scott Twp ballot.

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.