During the Union Township meeting of Jan. 13, officials heard a report from Chris Smith, chairman of the committee responsible for placing a safety services levy on the ballot.

Smith reported that the committee has been trying to get information about the urgency of passing the levy to the public by using fliers, going door to door, telephoning registered voters and making speakers available to talk to community organizations about the need for the levy.

The proposed 5.9 mill levy would be in addition to the current 4 mills and would provide Union Township residents with the same police and fire services they are now receiving. The levy, set for a special election Tuesday, Feb. 3, would cost about $181 for a home valued at $100,000.