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Crawford County voters responded positively to tax issues Tuesday with a couple of notable exceptions and both of those for additional money.
The Crawford Health District Levy called for a 0.85-mill levy for five years. Nearly 63 percent of voters rejected the levy which was defeated by more than 2,500 votes.
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The other levy that voters turned down was in Sandusky Township where officials were asking for an additional tax of 0.85-mills for five years. They levy was defeated in a much closer vote, 95 against and 90 for.
Galion City School District got a much needed renewal. Voters there handily approved 7.73-mill renewal for five years with a nearly 62-percent approval rate.
“We are incredibly grateful that the community chose to pass this renewal levy,” Board of Education President Jennifer Kuns said. “We must continue being good stewards of taxpayers’ monies to ensure we show the community our high level of gratitude.”
That levy is for current expenses.
“I need to thank the voters that approved this renewal levy first and foremost,” Superintendent Jim Grubbs said. “Your yes vote today ensures that we can continue operating at our current levels and continue providing a quality education for Galion children.”
Voters approved additional levies elsewhere meaning they are willing to pay more taxes. Those levies included a 5.0-mil levy in the Village of Chatfield for current expenses. That levy passed by the count of 37-16.
Holmes Township passed an additional levy, 277 for and 162 against. That levy is for fire protection, ambulance service and emergency medical services. It is for 3.9-mills and is a five-year levy.
Cranberry Township voters passed an additional tax for five years at 1.5-mills for current operating expenses. The issue was approve 390 to 122.
Other renewal levies that passed were in the townships of Auburn, Bucyrus, Chatfield, Lykens and Polk.