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Townsend Township streets, roads and bridges levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Townsend 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 Townsend Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $140,362 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $37 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 1.5-mill, 5-year property tax for Townsend Township streets, roads and bridges, estimated to collect $140,362 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Townsend Twp CV and MER ballots.

Sources

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