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Watertown Township fire, ambulance and EMS levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Watertown 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 Watertown Township for the purpose of fire protection, ambulance and emergency medical services, that the county auditor estimates will collect $49,851 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $53 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 1.5-mill, 5-year property tax for Watertown Township fire protection, ambulance and emergency medical services, estimated to collect $49,851 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Watertown precinct ballots. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Watertown Township".

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.