Washington County 911 Tax Levy Renewal on Ballot
What happened
A renewal for Washington County's 911 tax levy is scheduled to be placed on the ballot for voters this November. The levy, which was first approved in 2016, collects an estimated $539,124 annually. Douglas Moore, executive director of 911 services, stated that without the funding, it would be difficult to predict what services could be maintained.
From mariettatimes.com
Why it matters
The levy funds critical emergency services, covering 50% of 11 dispatcher salaries at the Washington County Sheriff's office and two full-time dispatchers at the Marietta Police Department. The funds also cover software licensing, equipment, and maintenance for the Belpre Police Department. The levy covers about a quarter of the total $2.2 million cost to run all three 911 centers in 2025.
From mariettatimes.com
Who's involved
- Washington CountyCounty where the 911 tax levy is being renewed
- Douglas MooreExecutive director of 911 services in Washington County
- Charlie SchillingCounty Commissioner participating in Washington County governance
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- 911 levy renewal could impact Charlie Schilling's county governanceThe 911 tax levy renewal could force Charlie Schilling to oversee critical funding decisionsLikely
- Emily Webb may administer critical 911 tax levy ballot measureEmily Webb may administer critical 911 tax levy ballot measureLikely
- How could the 911 tax levy renewal affect Mark Warden?Sheriff's office staffing depends on 911 tax levy renewalPossible
- How could the renewal of the 911 tax levy affect Josh Schlicher?Marietta's police department funding hinges on county 911 tax levy renewalPossible