Ballot question

Benzie County: animal control services millage

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

For the purpose of providing funding for the County Animal Control Services Program in Benzie County, shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the County of Benzie imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased by up to 0.2100 of one (1) mill, ($0.2100 per $1,000 of Taxable Value) for a period of five (5) years (2026-2030) inclusive? If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $423,347 for County Animal Control Services purpose in the first calendar year of the levy. As required by State law, a portion of the millage may be captured by the City of Frankfort Downtown Development Authority, Benzie County Brownfield Authority, and Honor Corridor Improvement Authority.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote lets the county levy up to 0.21 mill for 5 years (2026-2030) to fund the county animal control services program.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the animal control tax.

Sources

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

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