Fire Protection and Prevention Millage Increase
Augusta charter township · Washtenaw County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the previous authorized increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6, of the Michigan Constitution in Augusta Charter Township, of 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1000 of taxable value), be increased in an additional amount of up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a total of up to 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030 inclusive, on all taxable property within Augusta Charter Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, for the purpose of providing fire protection and prevention services in the Township, including but not limited to adding duty crews and being able to replace outdated equipment? This 1 mill increase will raise an estimated $396,610 in the first year the millage is levied.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Augusta Charter Township voters are asked to approve an additional increase of up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) on top of a previously authorized increase of 2.0 mills. The total would be up to 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value). The levy would run four years, 2027 through 2030 inclusive. The money would provide fire protection and prevention services in the township, including adding duty crews and replacing outdated equipment. The 1 mill increase is estimated to raise $396,610 in the first year. A YES vote approves the increase; a NO vote does not.
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