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Tax increase proposed for Summit County’s anti-mosquito program

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The median Summit County residence would pay $2.73 more each year. Mosquitos are small but can significantly impact public health. The same could be said of the Summit County Mosquito Abatement District. The district is seeking a 31% property tax increase, which would bring in just over $200,000 next year.

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