Ballot question
Wilkesville Township garbage and refuse collection levy (renewal)
- On the ballot in
- Wilkesville Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Wilkesville Township for the purpose of the collection and disposal of garbage or refuse, including yard waste, that the county auditor estimates will collect $103,807 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $11 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote renews a 0.5-mill, 5-year property tax for Wilkesville Township garbage and refuse collection and disposal, including yard waste, estimated to collect $103,807 a year.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the renewal levy.
On the Wilkesville Corp and Wilkesville Township ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Wilkesville Township". (This levy is not on the Secretary of State's list of certified local issues, but it is on the board's notice and sample ballots.)
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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