By 1808Delaware
Oxford Township’s current-expense levy, first passed in 2020 and replaced in 2024, is set to expire with the 2025 tax collection. At their recent second-quarter meeting, trustees voted to ask voters to renew the 0.6-mill levy for another five-year cycle on the Nov. 4, 2025, ballot.
The Price Tag for Taxpayers
At 0.6 mills, homeowners would continue to pay about $15 a year for every $100,000 of appraised value—roughly the cost of a large pizza—keeping taxes flat rather than raising them.
How the Money Will Be Used
Levy dollars flow straight into the township’s general fund, covering everyday necessities that often go unnoticed until they disappear: snow removal on Wheeler and Shoemaker roads, roadside mowing, cemetery upkeep, and basic administrative costs. Trustees estimate a renewal will raise about $22,000 annually—enough to keep salt piles stocked in winter and gravel trucks rolling in summer.
A Look Back at the 2024 Vote
Oxford voters have typically supported modest, pay-as-you-go financing. Last November, a replacement levy at the same 0.6-mill rate passed 296-238, a 55.95 % margin.
Key Dates and How to Learn More
• Voter registration for the 2025 general election closes Oct. 6.
• Early in-person voting begins Oct. 7 at the Delaware County Board of Elections, 2079 U.S. 23 N.
• Sample ballots and absentee-ballot requests will be posted on the Board’s website and in the Ohio Secretary of State’s online tool as soon as language is certified.
The Bottom Line
If approved, the renewal keeps Oxford Township’s tax rate exactly where it is today while safeguarding the nuts-and-bolts services that define rural life: clear roads, tidy cemeteries, and a lean local government that fixes potholes before they become craters. For the price of two cups of coffee a year, residents can ensure that work continues without interruption.
