Tag: news
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One-stop Index to Liberty Township Fire Levy Posts
Readers of this post hopefully are familiar with the basics of the May 6 proposed fire levy in Liberty Township: For more detail, see the fire department’s information. When I began writing these posts, I knew my style of thinking wouldn’t resonate with everyone. Still, I’ve been encouraged by the attention and thoughtful responses many…
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Fire, Rescue & EMS Are Insurance for Liberty Township
All of my posts up to this point have focused on dollars and cents—revenues, expenses, and what it takes to fund emergency services in our township. But what are we actually paying for? When you dial 911—unless it’s a police matter—it’s our Fire, Rescue & EMS personnel who show up. And in an emergency, you…
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Liberty Township Fire Levy Fund Balances: A Deep Dive into Financial Sustainability
As Liberty Township voters prepare to decide on the proposed fire levy, the financial health of our fire and EMS department has become a key topic of discussion. In this post, I’m going to break down what the current financial outlook looks like, how different funding scenarios produce different projected fund balance results, and why…
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Understanding Property Tax Revenue to Liberty Township
This primer is for Liberty Township residents who want a clearer picture of how property taxes work — and how they impact township revenue. This understanding is essential for evaluating issues like the fire levy currently on the ballot. Key Points What Is Millage? Property tax is expressed in mills — where 1 mill =…
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