Hamilton Township Police Levy

ISSUE 18

On the May 6, 2025 Primary Election ballot, Hamilton Township residents will have the opportunity to vote on Issue 18 - Hamilton Township Police Levy. Issue 18 is a RENEWAL of the current 3.75 mill levy that expires at the end of this year.

The content is intended solely for informational purposes and does not seek to influence voting decisions. We encourage you to review the details and make your own informed choices based on the facts presented.

QUICK FACTS

- Levy funds are used only for the purposes on the ballot and will go directly into continuing our community's police and safety services.

- This renewal levy will NOT increase property taxes.

- For a household with a tax valuation of $100,000, this levy will continue costing $57 per year. This breaks down to $4.75 a month and $.16 a day.

- In addition to Trustee Meetings, The Board of Trustees will host multiple informational meetings in April and May about the funding and the purpose of the Police Levy:

Monday, April 7th at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 19th at 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 4th at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM

- This levy is placed on the ballot every five years for voter's approval.

FCSO & Hamilton Twp

What does a continued contract with the Franklin Country Sheriff's Office offer Hamilton Township?

Continue to provide 24/7 law enforcement coverage for Hamilton Township.
Maintain dedicated deputies and patrol vehicles within Hamilton Township.
Ensure timely responses to all calls for service.
Provide police assistance to fire/EMS calls to minimize response times.
Utilize their familiarity with Hamilton Township—gained through years of dedicated service, with many deputies having extensive knowledge of the community.

What happens if this levy fails?

Hamilton Township will lose its current 24/7 dedicated law enforcement coverage from FCSO.

Deputies will only be in the area as required for calls.

There would be minimal law enforcement assistance on fire/EMS calls within a timely manner.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office would not be able to provide dedicated resources to Hamilton Township.

The substation located within our community will no longer be in us
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