Voters in Batavia Township rejected a fire and emergency services levy. A safety services levy in Union Township was also voted down. These levies were both for first responder services in Clermont County.
What we know
- A new fire department would have been formed under Batavia Township control if the levy had passed.
- The Central Joint Fire & EMS District board will decide the next steps after the levy's rejection.
- Union Township officials plan to make efficiency changes to deliver services to residents despite the failed levy.
- Township administrator Cory Wright acknowledged that officials understand why voters rejected the safety services levy.
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