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Old Fort Local School District operating and permanent improvement levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Old Fort Local School District
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Old Fort Local School District for the purpose of current operating expenses and general permanent improvements, that the county auditor estimates will collect $528,626 annually, at a rate not exceeding 4.30 mills for current operating expenses and at a rate not exceeding 2.00 mills for general permanent improvements at a collective rate not exceeding 6.3 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $111 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028. The county auditor has certified that the amount by which the carry-over balance in the district's general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district's general fund expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year is $0, which is 0% of those expenditures.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 6.3-mill, 5-year property tax (4.3 mills for operating expenses, 2 mills for permanent improvements) for Old Fort schools, estimated to collect $528,626 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Old Fort Local School District Seneca, Sandusky". On Seneca County's Adams Township (Old Fort part), Clinton A (Old Fort part), Hopewell A, Bettsville Village, Liberty A, Liberty B and Pleasant Township ballots, and on Sandusky County's Ballville Twp A OVS ballot.

Sources

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