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Liverpool Township residents say yes to fire levy

By KRISTI R. GARABRANDT 1 min read

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP - Voters have approved a new fire levy for Liverpool Township.

According to complete but unofficial results, voters approved the 1.45-mill continuous levy 829 (58.34%) to 592 (41.66%)

The Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department asked for its first tax increase in 16 years, which will support two stations. It is estimated to generate $127,425 annually. It will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $51 a year.

Fire Chief Jacob Russell said he is "really happy" with the outcome of the vote because the township needed it, and he thanked all the residents for their support.

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