Ballot question

Standish Township: mosquito reduction and control millage (new)

On the ballot in: Standish Township
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

This millage proposal would allow Standish Township to levy 1.00 Mill for the purpose of reducing and controlling the mosquito population within Standish Township. Shall Standish Township, Arenac County, Michigan, increase the limitation on the total amount of general ad valorem taxes which may be imposed for all purposes in Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, as amended, by 1.00 Mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years (2026 through 2029, inclusive), which would provide an estimated revenue of $64,773.48 in its first year if approved and levied, for the purpose of reducing and controlling the mosquito population within Standish Township. Should the proposed millage increase be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new tax of 1 mill for 4 years (2026–2029) to reduce and control mosquitoes in the township, about $64,773 in the first year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the mosquito control millage.

Sources

Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Arenac County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center

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