Excess levy continuation for police, fire and parks
Charleston
Summary
The levy raises about $5.5 million a year for police, fire and parks and recreation. Council passed the ballot measure unanimously; now voters decide May 12, 2026. If it fails, those departments lose a major funding stream.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5.49 million a year, $20.3 million over four years, at 10.06 cents per $100 on Class II property.
Police, fire and parks departments — and everyone who relies on them, from 911 response to city pools.
Property owners pay the levy — though the rate itself is unchanged.
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