Ballot question

Benzie County: separate tax limitation (2027-2028)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall separate tax limitations be established for a two-year period (2027-2028 inclusive), or until altered by the voters of the county, for the County of Benzie and the townships and intermediate school districts within the County, the aggregate of which shall not exceed 4.9500 in mills as follows: Mills County of Benzie 3.7700 Townships 1.0000 Intermediate school district 0.1800 Total 4.9500

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote sets separate tax-rate limits for 2027-2028 totaling 4.95 mills: 3.77 for the county, 1.00 for townships and 0.18 for the intermediate school district.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the separate tax limitations.

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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