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By Andrea Cordle/Southeast Messenger Contributor On Nov. 3, residents in Madison Township voted in favor of a fire levy but rejected the police levy. According to the unofficial results from the Franklin County Board of Elections, the fire levy was approved by just over 56 percent while approximately 52 percent of voters were against the police levy. The 4.89-mill permanent fire levy will generate about $6.8 million for the township and will cost $170 annually for each $100,000 in property value. According to Fire Chief Derek Robinson, this revenue will help to keep department operations at their current level. “On behalf of Madison Township and the Madison Township Fire Department, we are grateful for the approval of Issue 42 during the recent election,” said Robinson.

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