Millage

Hatton Township has a special millage question on the ballot for the August 6 primary election, proposing funds to monitor and control Spongy Moth populations in the area.

The ballot initiative is different from the February proposal that was rejected by voters. Confusion has been voiced by constituents over the status of property taxes.

The debate over the vote comes from a disinterest in a property tax increase that was on the February ballot. This upcoming election day the operating millage will not increase property taxes.

16 counties in Michigan are requesting taxpayer dollars this upcoming election in order to support ambulance operations. Emergency Medical Service departments in Michigan have been struggling to keep up with rising service costs.

In Denton Township, Roscommon County, the EMS service has proposed the first increase to their millage in 10 years. The EMS Chief says the whole nation is struggling to fund EMS services because of rising costs.

Voters in Chippewa and Mackinac counties will decide on Feb. 27 if they want to increase funding for the Superior District Library system, a collection of eight libraries across the region.

After appearing on ballots four times, Iosco county will receive a millage increase in funds for the county prosecutor, sheriff and various other county services.

A West Michigan township has defunded its library amid a heated debate about books with LGBTQ+ themes. Former staff members said they've been battling pressure from residents for months.