Fire Operating Millage Proposal
Whiteford township · Monroe County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
A PROPOSITION TO LEVY THE AUTHORIZED ANNUAL TAX RATE FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WHITEFORD, A MUNICPAL CORPORATION IN THE COUNTY OF MONROE, BY UP TO 1.0 MILL FOR (2) YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO THE WHITEFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS INCLUDING WAGES, UTILITIES, SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTERS, AND MAINTENANCE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT. Shall the annual tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by up to 1.0 mill ($1 per $1000 on Taxable value) for the period 2027 – 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to the Whiteford Township Fire Department to be used for general operations including wages, utilities, salaries and benefits of firefighters, and maintenance to the fire department buildings and equipment? The estimated revenue for the first year of the levy, if the proposition is approved, shall be approximately $321,315.35.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Whiteford Township voters are asked to increase the annual tax rate limitation by up to 1.0 mill ($1 per $1,000 on taxable value) for two years, 2027 through 2028 inclusive. The money would fund the Whiteford Township Fire Department's general operations, including wages, utilities, salaries and benefits of firefighters, and maintenance of fire department buildings and equipment. The wording estimates the first year of the levy would raise approximately $321,315.35. A YES vote approves the increase, and a NO vote does not.
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