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Millage Proposal for Roads Renewal

Franklin township · Houghton County County · November 3, 2026

The question on your ballot

Shall Franklin Township impose an increase of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), which had been in effect previously, and levy it for 4 (four) years namely: 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 inclusive for Improvements to Public Roads within the Township, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $130,800?

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Franklin Township asks voters to renew a 2 mill ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) increase that had been in effect previously. The revenue would be used for improvements to public roads within the township. The increase would run for four years, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 inclusive. An estimated $130,800 would be raised in the first year. A yes vote renews the increase; a no vote means it is not renewed.

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