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Issue 17: Village of Roswell refuse service renewal and increase levy

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of 5.5 mills and an increase of 2.1 mills for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of the Village of Roswell for the purpose to provide refuse service for the residents of the Village of Roswell that the county auditor estimates will collect $17,056 annually, at a rate not exceeding 7.6 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $182 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 Roswell's 5.5-mill refuse levy and raises it by 2.1 mills, to 7.6 mills for 5 years (about $17,056 a year), for residents' refuse service.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal and increase.

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.