Tag: politics
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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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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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Liberty Township Fire Levy Tax Revenue (Per Capita)
As a “fixed rate” levy, the Liberty Township fire levy generates additional revenue from new development but not from increases to property values. This post shows how that levy income has remained relatively stable when measured per capita — that is, per resident of the township. This kind of pattern isn’t just a fiscal curiosity.…
Cultivated Resilience 