Ballot question
Village of McArthur police levy (renewal)
- On the ballot in
- Village of McArthur
- 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 McArthur 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 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, that the county auditor estimates will collect $61,104 annually, at a rate not exceeding 3.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $75 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 4 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote renews a 3.5-mill, 4-year property tax for Village of McArthur police vehicles, equipment, buildings and personnel, estimated to collect $61,104 a year.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
On the McArthur East, Northwest and Southwest ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of McArthur".
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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