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Washington County Public Library levy (additional)

On the ballot in
Washington County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

An additional tax for the benefit of Washington County Public Library for the purpose of current expenses of the library that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,140,880 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $18 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 10 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves an additional 0.5-mill, 10-year property tax for the Washington County Public Library's current expenses, estimated to collect $1,140,880 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the additional levy.

On every Washington County ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) Washington County Public Library".

Sources

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