Public Safety Levy to Appear on Fall Ballot

Anderson Township voters will see a public safety levy on the ballot when they go to the polls this fall on November 5.

After a year of discussion and research, Anderson Township Trustees voted at their July 18 board meeting to place a 3.3 mill levy before voters. The monthly increase in taxes based on a $200,000 home for 3.3 mills is $19.25. Trustees indicated the move was necessary to meet growing needs in public safety as calls for services in fire, rescue and law enforcement trend upward. At the same time, inflation experienced throughout all sectors has increased the cost of goods, services and salaries. 

"It is important we keep our public safety services strong, and that is one of the most important jobs that trustees safeguard in townships,” said Dee Stone, trustee chair. “Unfortunately, we are limited by the Ohio Revised Code on how we can fund these services.

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