A fire levy in Batavia Township has a very small margin between yes and no votes. Most levies for first responders in Southwest Ohio were successful. The outcome in Batavia Township is still uncertain due to the close vote.
What we know
- Provisional ballots are still being counted and can be corrected by voters until Saturday.
- Overseas military and civilian ballots will be accepted until Saturday.
- The official canvass and review of remaining ballots will take place on November 24.
- If the difference between yes and no votes is less than half a percent, an automatic recount will be triggered.
- The fire district's staffing and funding will be reevaluated if the levy does not pass, potentially affecting response to over 5,000 annual calls.
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