Ballot question
Village of Hamden police levy (renewal)
- On the ballot in
- Village of Hamden
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Hamden for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.33 of the revised code, for the payment of the costs incurred by townships as a result of contracts made with other political subdivisions in order to obtain police protection, for the provision ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $34,962 annually, at a rate not exceeding 6 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $118 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 6-mill, 5-year property tax for Village of Hamden police vehicles, equipment, buildings and personnel, estimated to collect $34,962 a year.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
On the Hamden North and Hamden South ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of Hamden".
Sources
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Vinton County - 11/3/2026 General Election · Vinton County Board of Elections
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/18/2026) · Vinton County Board of Elections
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