Franklin County Issue 42 — Madison Township – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Madison Township voters

What it does
Madison Township – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) — Fire Protection — 4.89 mills, $171 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026
A YES vote means
Madison Township would levy an additional 4.89 mills ($171 per $100,000 of the county auditor's market value) for fire protection, for a continuing period of time starting in 2026.
A NO vote means
Madison Township would not levy this additional 4.89-mill fire protection tax.
What it would cost
4.89 mills. The ballot puts the cost at $171 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value. Your tax bill or county auditor shows your home's value. It would continue a tax already in place rather than add a new one.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

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Background

According to the Franklin County Board of Elections' notice of election, the Madison Township Trustees passed the resolution placing this levy on the ballot on July 28, 2026.

The notice describes it as an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation, at a rate not exceeding 4.89 mills ($171 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value), for a continuing period of time.

The levy would pay for fire apparatus, equipment and buildings, firefighting and emergency medical service personnel, and ambulance and paramedic services, among other listed fire purposes; the notice estimates annual collections of $6,842,340.

Put on the ballot by Madison Township Board of Trustees (Franklin County), July 28, 2026 (resolution; vote not found).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Franklin County Issue 42 mean?
Madison Township would levy an additional 4.89 mills ($171 per $100,000 of the county auditor's market value) for fire protection, for a continuing period of time starting in 2026.
What does a NO vote on Franklin County Issue 42 mean?
Madison Township would not levy this additional 4.89-mill fire protection tax.
How many votes does Franklin County Issue 42 need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on Franklin County Issue 42?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Franklin County ballot.

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