A majority of Linn County voters approved the four-year law enforcement levy request by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office in the Nov. 4 election.
As of Nov. 7, 52.54% of voters had approved the levy, with 47.46% opposing it.
The new levy, which runs through 2030, will increase from the current rate of $2.98 per $1,000 of assessed value to $3.08 per $1,000. The levy would generate an estimated $184,595,812 over its four years, beginning July 1, 2026.
A total of 29,731 voters cast ballots, which is a turnout of 29.65%.