Mosquito Reduction and Control Proposal
Standish township · Arenac County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
This millage proposal would allow Standish Township to levy 1.00 Mill for the purpose of reducing and controlling the mosquito population within Standish Township. Shall Standish Township, Arenac County, Michigan, increase the limitation on the total amount of general ad valorem taxes which may be imposed for all purposes in Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, as amended, by 1.00 Mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years (2026 through 2029, inclusive), which would provide an estimated revenue of $64,773.48 in its first year if approved and levied, for the purpose of reducing and controlling the mosquito population within Standish Township. Should the proposed millage increase be approved?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Standish Township is asking voters to increase the limitation on general ad valorem taxes by 1.00 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for four years, 2026 through 2029 inclusive, under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution. The money would reduce and control the mosquito population within Standish Township. The question estimates $64,773.48 in the first year if approved and levied. A YES vote approves the increase; a NO vote means it is not levied.
Official ballot arguments
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