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Marion Township: road millage

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

This millage will allow Marion Township to levy up to 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00) to provide funds for road-related capital improvements and maintenance activities. Shall Marion Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan, be authorized to levy an additional tax up to1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of three (3) years, beginning with the 2026 tax levy and continuing through the 2028 tax levy, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the construction, reconstruction, repair, resurfacing, preservation, maintenance, paving, graveling, engineering, drainage improvements, culvert replacement, shoulder improvements, signage, traffic control devices, rights-of-way improvements, and other lawful improvements to public roads located within or serving Marion Township? It is estimated that 1.5 mills would raise approximately $203,789.89 in the first year the millage is levied (2026).

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves an additional tax of up to 1.5 mills for three years (2026–2028) for road construction, repair and maintenance, raising about $203,790 the first year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the tax.

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