Ballot question

Issue 22: Fairfield Township fire and emergency medical services renewal levy

On the ballot in: Fairfield Township
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Fairfield Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus and maintenance of lines of fire alarm of fire department and provide emergency ambulance and emergency medical services of Fairfield Township, that the county auditor estimates will collect $29,051 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $6 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 1.5-mill, 5-year property tax (about $29,051 a year) for fire, ambulance and emergency medical services in Fairfield Township.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

Sources

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

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