Leroy Township Fire Department – Levy Information Update
Good morning,
Last week, we shared that the Leroy Township Fire Department will be placing a 5.5-mill levy on the November 2025 ballot. We’d now like to provide more details to help everyone better understand what this means for our community.
What Is This Levy?
The proposed 5.5-mill levy will replace the current 4.5-mill levy, which will be cancelled if the new levy passes. This is effectively a 1-mill increase.
Our department is funded solely through levies. The township does not have other means to support fire and EMS services. Without levy funding, we cannot operate or respond to emergencies.
As time goes on, levy values depreciate while the cost of operations rises—equipment, staffing, training, and fuel all cost significantly more today than they did even a few years ago. While we do our best to manage the budget responsibly, the reality is that expenses continue to increase unexpectedly.
This levy is designed to sustain us for many years without needing another increase.
Department Snapshot:
• 25 total members
o 4 full-time (career) personnel
o 3-person daily duty crew, with 2-person minimum staffing
o 1 full-time administrative assistant (also supports township duties)
• At least 1 career firefighter on duty every day
• Respond to all fire and EMS calls in Leroy Township
Why Not Last Year?
Last year’s levy was a renewal only—it continued the same funding and did not provide any additional dollars. This new levy is necessary to meet current and future demands.
Cost to Residents:
Levy Cost Per $100,000 of Assessed Value* Example: $300,000 Home (Assessed at 35%)
4.5 mills $97.00/year $101.85/year
5.5 mills $193.00/year $202.65/year
*Assessed value = 35% of appraised value (not market value)
We are committed to transparency and community involvement. Two public meetings will be held to discuss the levy and answer your questions—dates will be announced soon.
If you’d like to talk or tour the department, please call (440) 254-4124 to schedule a time. We’d be happy to speak with you personally.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Chief Toman
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