The Washington County Commissioners approved placing the public library tax levy on the ballot for the upcoming general election Nov. 3. The proposed tax will not exceed 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value. This will amount to a maximum tax of $17.50 for each $100,000 of valuation certified by the county auditor. Going before voters for the third time in a year, the levy would provide funds for the current expenses of the library and cover all branches in the county. The term would be for 10 years beginning in tax year 2026, calendar year 2027. “The levy passed last year but due ...