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Issue 8: Tuscarawas County developmental disabilities additional levy

On the ballot in
Tuscarawas County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Tuscarawas County for the purpose of the operation of community programs and services authorized by county boards of developmental disabilities, for the acquisition, construction, renovation, financing, maintenance, and operation of developmental disabilities facilities, or for both of such purposes that the county auditor estimates will collect $4,214,524 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $42 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 10 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new 1.2-mill, 10-year county property tax (about $4.21 million a year) for developmental disabilities programs and facilities.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

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