In Tuesday’s Primary Election, the Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire District was seeking a renewal tax levy of 1.5 mills for five years for the purpose of fire service.

Unofficial results from the Hancock County Board of Elections show the issue passing by a vote of 210 to 54.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire District, for the purpose of fire protection, that the county auditor estimates will collect $118,304 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $53 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2023, first due in calendar year 2024

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