Charter Amendment for Renewal of Parks, Forestry, Recreation, Playgrounds and Animal Shelter Millage
Royal Oak · Oakland County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the City Charter of the City of Royal Oak be amended to renew the levy of Seven Tenths (0.70) of a mill per year for five (5) years, for the purpose of providing funds for parks, recreation and playgrounds, including animal shelter purposes, beginning in 2027? If approved, it is estimated that 0.70 mill would raise approximately $2,925,250 when first levied in 2027. Shall the proposed amendment be adopted?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
This proposal would amend the City Charter of the City of Royal Oak to renew a levy of seven tenths (0.70) of a mill per year for five years. The money would fund parks, recreation and playgrounds, including animal shelter purposes, beginning in 2027. The question estimates that 0.70 mill would raise approximately $2,925,250 when first levied in 2027. A YES vote adopts the charter amendment; a NO vote means it is not adopted.
Official ballot arguments
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