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Village of Port Jefferson fire levy (renewal and increase)

On the ballot in
Village of Port Jefferson
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of 1 mill and an increase of 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of Village of Port Jefferson for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, appliances, buildings, or sites therefore, or sources of water supply and materials therefore, or the payment of permanent, part-time, or volunteer fire fighters or fire-fighting companies to operate the same, including the payment of the firemen employer's contribution required under Section 742.34 of the Revised Code, that the county auditor estimates will collect $6,267 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $38 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 3 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews 1 mill and adds 0.5 mill, for a 1.5-mill, 3-year property tax for Village of Port Jefferson fire protection.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal and increase.

On the Salem East (split 2) ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Increase) Village of Port Jefferson".

Sources

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