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Village of New Boston flood defense levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Village of New Boston
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Village of New Boston for the purpose of flood defense that the county auditor estimates will collect $32,189 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $7 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-mill, 5-year property tax for flood defense in the Village of New Boston, estimated to collect $32,189 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the New Boston 1-A and 2-A ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of New Boston".

Sources

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