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Town of Colton Proposition 880: general operations, streets and water/sewer levy ($30,000, one year)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the Town of Colton be authorized to levy additional taxes by an excess levy in 2026 for collection in 2027 of approximately .53 per $1000.00 of assessed value, to raise $30,000.00 for General Operations, Improvement of the Town Streets and the Water/Sewer Systems?

A “Yes” vote means

Colton levies an excess property tax of about $0.53 per $1,000 of assessed value, raising $30,000 in 2027 for general operations, town streets and the water/sewer systems.

A “No” vote means

Colton does not levy the $30,000 excess property tax in 2027.

Official plain English statement

The proposed special levy of $30,000 would continue the current level of support for the Town of Colton's general operations, street improvements and water/sewer maintenance and improvements.

Sources

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