Ballot question
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".
Sources
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Van Wert County - 11/3/2026 General Election · Van Wert County Board of Elections
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