Headlee Override Proposal
Lincoln Park · Wayne County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall a “Headlee Override” be adopted so that the current limitation on the amount of City taxes that may be levied against all taxable property in the City of Lincoln Park, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased as follows: • Up to 20 mills from approximately 17.17 ($20.00 from approximately $17.17 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for general operating expenses. If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated maximum amount of $2,420,265 for the City in 2027 by allowing the City to levy the maximum mills previously approved by the voters and authorized by the City Charter and State law which have been reduced as required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Lincoln Park voters are asked whether to adopt a Headlee Override that would raise the current limitation on city taxes. The limit would increase from approximately 17.17 mills ($17.17 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) to up to 20 mills ($20.00 per $1,000.00) for general operating expenses. If approved and levied in its entirety, the maximum estimated amount is $2,420,265 for the city in 2027. The maximum mills were previously approved by voters and authorized by the City Charter and state law, and have been reduced as required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963. A yes vote approves the override; a no vote rejects it.
Official ballot arguments
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