Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
Stanton Township Public Schools · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 17.5055 mills ($17.5055 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Stanton Township Public Schools, Houghton County, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 8 years, 2027 to 2034, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $542,927 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Stanton Township Public Schools in Houghton County asks voters to renew its operating millage. The wording says the district needs the statutory rate of up to 18 mills to receive its full per pupil foundation allowance. The renewal would keep a limit of 17.5055 mills for 8 years, 2027 to 2034, inclusive, to fund operating purposes. It estimates about $542,927 in revenue if levied in 2027. It renews millage that expires with the 2026 tax levy. A YES vote approves the renewal. A NO vote means the millage is not renewed.
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