Ballot question
City of Bridgman: library millage renewal and increase
- On the ballot in
- City of Bridgman
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
In support of the continued operation of the Bridgman City Library, shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against the taxable valuation of all real and personal property in the City of Bridgman liable for taxation be set at one (1) mill ($1.00 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation), which includes a renewal of .9419 mills ($0.9419 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation) plus an increase of .0581 mills ($.0581 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The authorization to renew the levy of said millage shall be for a period of five (5) years, being the years 2028 through 2032. It is estimated that the amount of revenue to be generated from the total millage in the first year of levy (2028) will be approximately $155,562.31.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote sets the library levy at 1 mill for five years (2028–2032), renewing 0.9419 mill and adding 0.0581 mill; about $155,562 in 2028.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the library millage renewal and increase.
Sources
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Berrien County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center
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