Ballot question
St. James Township: medical center millage increase
- On the ballot in
- St. James Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
This proposal provides an additional 0.5 mills for operation of Beaver Island’s medical center. “Shall St. James Township impose an increase of up to 0.5 mills ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for four (4) years, 2026 through 2029 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of Beaver Island’s medical center, which 0.5-mill increase will raise an estimated $33,996 in the first year the millage is levied?”
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote approves an additional tax of up to 0.5 mill for four years (2026–2029) to operate Beaver Island's medical center.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the increase.
Sources
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Charlevoix County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center
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