Emergency Services Millage Renewal
Columbia township · Tuscola County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Columbia Township be renewed at 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2026 through 2033 inclusive for Emergency Fire and Ambulance Services and/or Equipment for the Township of Columbia; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $144,000.00.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Columbia Township voters are asked to renew a previously voted increase in the tax limitation at 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value). The renewal would cover 2026 through 2033 inclusive. The money would fund emergency fire and ambulance services and equipment for the township. The question estimates the first year would raise $144,000.00. A YES vote renews the millage; a NO vote means it is not renewed.
Official ballot arguments
No official arguments were filed for or against this measure.
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
Statements by campaigns, officials and news coverage, quoted with attribution and linked to the original. VoterDecoder did not write them and does not endorse either side.
Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.