By just 60 votes, unofficial results show Iosco County voters approved a ballot measure last night to increase funding for county services like the treasurer, sheriff and drain commission.
The millage will allow the county to invest in capital projects—like structural issues in its county building.
Iosco County controller and financial director Jamie Soboleski previously told WCMU that on rainy days staff in the county building need to take buckets out to catch rainwater leaking from the roof.
County officials also told WCMU they’ve been struggling to keep up with wage inflation and that one-time funds from the American Rescue Plan are set to run out soon.
The millage will increase taxes by $59 for the average homestead property valued at $46,000.
Even with the millage increase, Iosco County still has one of the lowest millage rates in the state.
This was the fourth time this measure appeared on the ballot before passing.
The new millage rate takes effect in 2024.
