Franklin County Issue 45 — Mifflin Township Police District (unincorporated area) – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)

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

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Mifflin Township voters

What it does
Mifflin Township Police District (unincorporated area) – Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) — Police Protection — 6.96 mills, $244 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, continuing period of time, commencing in 2026
A YES vote means
The Mifflin Township Police District would levy an additional 6.96 mills ($244 per $100,000 of the county auditor's market value) for police protection, for a continuing period of time starting in 2026.
A NO vote means
The Mifflin Township Police District would not levy this additional 6.96-mill tax.
What it would cost
6.96 mills. The ballot puts the cost at $244 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
Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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

Official text: source

Background

The Mifflin Township Trustees passed the resolution placing this levy on the ballot on August 3, 2026, according to the Franklin County Board of Elections' notice of election.

The notice describes it as an additional tax for the Mifflin Township Police District of up to 6.96 mills, $244 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for a continuing period of time, with estimated annual collections of $500,322.

According to the notice, the money may be used for police vehicles, communications, equipment and buildings, police and support personnel salaries and benefits, contracts with other governments for police protection, and related costs; the levy applies only in the unincorporated part of the township.

Put on the ballot by Mifflin Township Board of Trustees, August 3, 2026 (resolution).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Franklin County Issue 45 mean?
The Mifflin Township Police District would levy an additional 6.96 mills ($244 per $100,000 of the county auditor's market value) for police protection, for a continuing period of time starting in 2026.
What does a NO vote on Franklin County Issue 45 mean?
The Mifflin Township Police District would not levy this additional 6.96-mill tax.
How many votes does Franklin County Issue 45 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 45?
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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