Dial-A-Ride Millage Renewal
Buchanan · Berrien County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the City of Buchanan be authorized to renew and levy a total of 0.80 mill on the taxable value of all taxable property in the City of Buchanan, which is equal to $.80 per each $1,000 of taxable value, for the purpose of providing public transportation including the operation of the "Dial-A-Ride" Bus System, currently operated by Niles Dial-A-Ride, more commonly known as "DART," and more properly known as the "Dial-A-Ride Transportation System," for a period of four (4) consecutive years, to be levied in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030? The amount of revenue generated in the first year of the levy (2027) will be approximately $96,039.00. The proposed millage is a renewal of a previously authorized millage.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Buchanan voters are asked to renew and levy a total of 0.80 mill ($.80 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all taxable property in the city. The money would provide public transportation, including operation of the Dial-A-Ride bus system currently run by Niles Dial-A-Ride, known as DART. The millage would be levied for four consecutive years, in 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030. The question estimates first-year revenue of approximately $96,039.00 and says the millage is a renewal of a previously authorized millage. A YES vote approves the renewal; a NO vote means it is not renewed.
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