Ballot question

Issue 21: Bucks Township (excluding the Village of Baltic) road additional levy

On the ballot in: Bucks Township (outside the Village of Baltic)
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Bucks Township (excluding the Village of Baltic) for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads and bridges in Bucks Township that the county auditor estimates will collect $100,233 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $70 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 approves a new 2-mill, 5-year property tax (about $100,233 a year) for roads and bridges in Bucks Township outside Baltic.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

Sources

Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles) · Tuscarawas County Board of Elections

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