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Hayes Township: fire protection millage

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Hayes Township impose an increase of up to 0.4 mills ($0.40) per $1,000.00 of taxable value in the tax limitation under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it three years from 2026 through 2028 inclusive, for fire protection services for the Township, which 0.4 Mills increase will raise an estimated $129,601.09 in the first year that The millage is levied.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves up to 0.4 mill for three years (2026–2028) for township fire protection, raising about $129,600 the first year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the tax.

Sources

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