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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