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Washington Township West Fire District fire and EMS levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Washington Township West Fire District, Van Wert County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Washington Township West Fire District for the purpose of fire and EMS Services, that the county auditor estimates will collect $23,002 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $19 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-mill, 5-year property tax for fire and EMS services in the Washington Township West Fire District, estimated to collect $23,002 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Washington West 1 ballot. Ballot heading: "PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP WEST FIRE DISTRICT".

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