Ballot question

Bay County: library millage renewal

On the ballot in: Bay County
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the County of Bay, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed 1.7399 mils ($1.7399 on each $1,000 of taxable value), which is a renewal of the previously authorized millage that expired in 2025, against all taxable property within Bay County for a period of six (6) years, 2026 to 2031, inclusive, for operating, maintaining and equipping the Bay County Library System and for all other library purposes authorized by law? The estimate of the revenue Bay County will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the first year (2026) is approximately $6,690,559.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a county tax of up to 1.7399 mills for 2026–2031 to operate, maintain and equip the Bay County Library System.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

Sources

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

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.