Stronger and Safer Liberty

Levy Information

This page explains the upcoming police levy, ballot language, and how funds support Liberty Township officers and community safety initiatives.

Levy Overview

Liberty Township voters will consider a proposed 2.5-mill police levy aimed at maintaining public safety services, supporting police staffing, and replacing aging equipment. The levy would help offset a recent loss of funding and ensure the department can continue meeting the community’s growing needs. If approved, the levy is estimated to cost about $88 per year per $100,000 of property value, with funds dedicated exclusively to police operations, equipment, facilities, and personnel support.

Where Liberty Township Tax Dollars Go

This graphic illustrates how property tax dollars in Liberty Township are currently distributed and how they would be allocated if the proposed 2.5-mill police levy is approved.

Current Tax Distribution (58.82 mills total)

  • Schools (Liberty Local School District): 52.42% — the largest portion of tax dollars supports local education.
  • Trumbull County: 15.03% — county services and operations.
  • Liberty Township Police: 10.89% — funding for police protection and public safety.
  • Road & Bridge: 5.74% — infrastructure maintenance.
  • Fire Services: 9.77%.
  • TCTC (Trumbull Career & Technical Center): 3.40%.
  • Other smaller allocations: approximately 2.75%.

With the Proposed 2.5-Mill Police Levy (61.32 mills total)

  • School funding remains the same at 52.42%.
  • Police funding would increase to about 14.53%, providing additional support for law enforcement services.
  • Other categories (fire, roads, county, and technical education) maintain similar proportional funding.
  • Overall, approximately 85.47% of property tax dollars still go to services outside township police funding.

Why the Levy Matters

The message behind the graphic emphasizes that maintaining community safety requires continued investment. The proposed levy is presented as a way to strengthen police resources while the majority of tax funding continues to support schools, county services, infrastructure, and other community needs.