May 5 Fire Levy: What It Means for Clinton Township and Wauseon

On May 5, 2026, voters in Clinton Township and the City of Wauseon will see a request for a 1 mill fire levy on the ballot.

At the end of 2025, two existing fire levies expired. That created a one year reduction in the tax burden for property owners, but it also reduced the funding previously used to support fire service operations. The May 5 levy is intended to restore that prior level of funding so the Wauseon Fire Department can continue providing the maintenance, operations, and services the community depends on each day.

For perspective, a home valued at $200,000 would cost the homeowner about 19.2 cents per day.

According to the public information shared, this levy would help:

• Allow the Wauseon Fire Department to continue the maintenance, operations, and services it currently provides to the community

• Allow Clinton Township to dedicate a portion of funding for future capital replacement of trucks and equipment

• Help protect taxpayers by planning ahead and reducing the need for long term debt through future financing

Fire trucks and their equipment are major capital investments and play a critical role in public safety. Planning ahead for future replacement needs helps support reliable emergency response while also being responsible with public tax dollars.

Voters in Clinton Township and the City of Wauseon can learn more ahead of Election Day on May 5, 2026.