Proposal No. 2 - New Additional Millage Proposition - 0.30 Mill for Fire Department Operating Purposes
Jamestown charter township · Ottawa County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxation within the Charter Township of Jamestown be increased by 0.30 mill ($0.30 per $1,000 of taxable value) annually for a period of four years 2027-2030, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township? The purpose of this levy is to provide additional funds for the operation of the Jamestown Charter Township Fire Department. It is estimated that a levy of 0.30 mill would provide revenue of $232,675 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Jamestown Charter Township asks voters to increase the limitation on general ad valorem taxation by 0.30 mill ($0.30 per $1,000 of taxable value) annually for four years, 2027 through 2030 inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law. The new additional millage would fund operation of the Jamestown Charter Township Fire Department. An estimated $232,675 would be raised by 0.30 mill in the first calendar year. The revenue would be disbursed to the township. A yes vote approves the increase; a no vote rejects it.
Official ballot arguments
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