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Center Township fire levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Center 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 Center Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code that the county auditor estimates will collect $45,633 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $20 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 1.2-mill, 4-year property tax for Center Township fire equipment and firefighting and emergency medical service personnel, estimated to collect $45,633 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On the Center Twp ballots.

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Center Township fire levy (renewal) · 2026 General Election · The Gist