2025 Police Levy
Pierce Township residents will vote on a 2.9 mills police levy on the 2025 May ballot. Proceeds from the levy will be dedicated to police operations, capital expenses, and necessary facility improvements.
Why did the township place a levy on the ballot?
Lower Revenue, Increased Expenses
Pierce Township voters last passed a police levy in 2007. Due to current expenses and revenues, reserve (carryover) funds are being used to cover the budget. The reserve funds will be exhausted by the beginning of 2027.
The graph illustrates the impact on reserve funds as expenses increase and revenue remains stagnant*.
*The recent property tax increase did not impact levy revenue. For voter approved millage, state law prohibits growth in revenue when property reappraisals occur.
Increased Demand on Services
More than a decade after the last police levy passed (2007), the township population spiked due to Amelia’s dissolution (2019).
Tax Levy FAQs
When will the levy take effect?
If approved, the levy will take effect in the 2026 tax year.
What will the levy fund?
- Police operations and services
- Technology & equipment expenses/improvements
- Facility renovations with an emphasis on deferred maintenance
Why does the police facility need renovations?
According to a facility analysis provided by Brandstetter Carroll, the department’s existing facility has multiple maintenance projects that are overdue.
Residents are encouraged to contact Police Chief Paul Broxterman to tour the facility and ask questions.
Call: 513-947-2002
Email: pbroxterman@piercetownship.orgDid property reassessments / population growth increase police revenue?
Levy revenue does not increase above what was requested and approved by voters.
According to state law, the amount collected cannot exceed the amount approved by voters.
As a township grows, the effective rate paid by each homeowner actually declines over time. With more homeowners contributing, individual payments must decrease to ensure the amount collected stays in line with the approved amount.
Financial Impact for Pierce Township Homeowners
To determine the market value of your home, click here and enter your address. Once you have accessed your property page, click the Values tab on the left side of the page. Look for Total Value in the Appraised Value table.
Appraised Home Value | Daily Cost Increase | Monthly Cost Increase |
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$100,000 | $0.28 | $8.50 |