City of Hudson Fire Department Staffing Referendum

Official ballot language

Under state law, the increase in the levy of the City of Hudson for the tax to be imposed for the next fiscal year, 2027, is limited to 0.872%, which results in a levy of $13,335,657. Shall the City of Hudson be allowed to exceed this limit and increase the levy for the next fiscal year, 2027, for the purpose of improving emergency services with 9 additional full-time fire staff and ongoing Hudson Fire Department expenses, by a total of 9.698%, which results in a levy of $14,628,943 and on ongoing basis, include the increase of $1,293,285.68 for each fiscal year going forward?