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Town of Rockford Proposition 1: fire protection levy (2027)

On the ballot in
Town of Rockford
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Proposition No. 1 Town of Rockford Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection The Rockford Town Council adopted Resolution 26-05 concerning a proposition to finance 2027 fire protection services. This proposition would authorize the Town to levy an excess property tax in 2027 on all taxable property within the Town of Rockford at an estimated rate of $0.51 per $1,000 of assessed value to raise $40,934.57 to be used to provide adequate services in 2027. This levy replaces an expiring levy, which the Town has collected in past years. Should this proposition be:

A “Yes” vote means

Rockford levies an excess property tax in 2027 of about $0.51 per $1,000 of assessed value ($40,934.57) for fire protection, replacing an expiring levy.

A “No” vote means

Rockford does not levy the 2027 fire protection excess property tax, and the expiring levy is not replaced.

Official plain English statement

The Town of Rockford's fire department provides emergency fire protection and medical services to its residents. If approved by the voters, this proposition will authorize the Town to retain its existing regular real property tax levy rate of $.51 per $1,000 assessed valuation in 2027. The Town Council has determined that this proposition is necessary to maintain an effective level of services, fire fighter staffing, equipment and facilities considering rising costs. Approval of this measure will allow the Town to maintain the level of fire protection provided to its residents.

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