Fire Department Fund Renewal
Franklin township · Houghton County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the tax increase of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) which has been in effect previously in Franklin Township Precincts, and designated as "FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND" be continued for the ensuing 4 (four) years, namely: 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 inclusive, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $65,400?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Franklin Township asks voters to renew a 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) tax increase that has been in effect previously in Franklin Township precincts. The revenue is designated for the fire department fund. The increase would run for four years, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 inclusive. An estimated $65,400 would be raised in the first year. A yes vote renews the increase; a no vote means it is not renewed.
Official ballot arguments
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