CENTERBURG — The third time was the charm. Centerburg voters said yes to the Central Ohio Joint Fire District’s 4-year, 5.925-mill renewal tax levy on Tuesday, per the unofficial final election results from the Knox County Board of Elections.
The levy first appeared on ballots in November 2024 as a replacement levy. In 2024, the levy failed to pass with 51.94% voting against and 48.06% voting in favor.
Additionally, the same replacement levy as the one in November 2024 failed to pass during the May 2025 special election. In May, 71.54% of voters voted against and 28.46% voted in favor.
The most recent totals showed the levy passing with 724 votes in favor (56.61%) and 555 against (43.39%).
“Thanks to everyone who helped move the levy forward and the community for their support,” COJFD Chief Mark McCann said.
With the levy passage, the fire district will stay intact, meaning the current staffing, vehicles and equipment will stay the same.
“Had this levy not passed, we would have lost half our funding,” McCann said. “We would have had to make a lot of tough decisions.
“Thankfully, we don’t have to make those decisions and look forward to continuing to serve the community.”