Renewal of Emergency Services Millage for Police, Fire & Ambulance Service
Village of Michiana · Berrien County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
In support of the continued operation of the Village of Michiana, Berrien County, Michigan, Police, Fire & Ambulance service and continued operating expenses and equipment for Emergency Services including Police, Fire & Ambulance service, shall the Village levy I (one) mill which is equal to $1.00 (One Dollar) for each $1,000.00 (One Thousand Dollars) of real and personal property subject to taxation, which equals a renewal of the current millage rate of .8803 mills ($0.8803 per $1,000 of real and personal property subject to taxation) plus an increase of .1197 mills ($0.1197 per $1,000 of real and personal property subject to taxation). Said millage will be used for emergency services equipment and general operating expenses for emergency services. Said millage, if approved by the electors of the Village of Michiana, will be levied for a period of 6 (six) years, starting in 2027 and ending in 2032. It is estimated that the levy will generate approximately $112,784.20 in the first year.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Village of Michiana voters are asked to approve one mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of real and personal property subject to taxation) for emergency services, including police, fire, and ambulance service. The wording says this is a renewal of the current .8803 mill rate plus an increase of .1197 mill. It would pay for emergency services equipment and general operating expenses for six years, starting in 2027 and ending in 2032, generating approximately $112,784.20 in the first year. A YES vote approves the full one mill; a NO vote rejects the whole question, including the renewal.
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