Five levy proposals to support four area volunteer fire departments will appear on the general election ballot.
Warren Township voters will be asked to renew a proposed 1-mill levy for fire and emergency protection.
In Marietta Township, voters will be asked to renew a five-year, 1-mill tax for ambulance or emergency medical services. The levy would generate $78,862 annually for the department and cost $28.27 a year for the owner of $100,000 home (tax evaluation value). It would allow the department to continue operations as is, with a paid staff in place 12.5 hours a day.
Marietta Township voters will also be asked to approve an additional tax for ambulance or emergency medical services, or both. The five-year, 1.6-mill levy would generate $138,184 annually for the department and cost $49 a year for the owner of $100,000 home (tax evaluation value). It would allow the department to have a paid staff at the station 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Watertown Township voters will be asked to approve a replacement tax for fire and emergency protection. The five-year, 1.5-mill would be first due in 2014.
Newport Township voters will be asked to approve a five-year, 3-mill replacement levy for fire and emergency protection.
