General Election – November 4, 2025

On November 4, 2025, Bellbrook residents will vote on a proposed 2.2 mill continuing levy dedicated to funding public safety services, including Police, Fire, and EMS.

This webpage outlines key information and frequently asked questions to help residents understand what the levy would fund, how it would affect property taxes, and what changes it may bring.

📌 Overview

Ballot Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Proposal: A 2.2 mill continuing property tax levy

Purpose: To provide ongoing funding for Bellbrook’s public safety services (Police and Fire/EMS)

Estimated Annual Revenue: Approximately $610,000

Use of Funds: Operations, staffing, training, and equipment for Police and Fire/EMS

💰 Cost to Property Owners

The levy is calculated at 2.2 mills

This equals $77 per year for every $100,000 of appraised property value

Assessed value is 35% of appraised value in Ohio

Example:

Appraised Value: $200,000

Assessed Value: $70,000

Annual Cost = $154

🧾 How the Funds Would Be Allocated

Department Estimated Amount Purpose
Police $420,000 Operations, staffing, equipment
Fire/EMS $190,000 Operations, staffing, equipment

A dedicated Public Safety Fund would be used to track and report how levy funds are spent.

📉 What Happens if the Levy Does Not Pass

According to city budget projections, if the levy does not pass:

Police may face an approximate reduction of $285,000

Fire/EMS may face an approximate reduction of $189,500

Possible impact includes reduced staffing and changes to current service levels

Funding for other city services such as paving or stormwater may also be reduced to offset shortfalls