Ballot question

Issue 20: Village of Tuscarawas police additional levy

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of the Village of Tuscarawas for the purpose of police protection for the residents of the Village of Tuscarawas that the county auditor estimates will collect $69,315 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $98 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new 2.8-mill property tax with no end date (about $69,315 a year) for police protection in the Village of Tuscarawas.

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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