Ballot question

City of Flint: police and fire millage renewal (charter amendment)

On the ballot in: City of Flint
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Section 7-201(A) of the Charter of the City of Flint be amended to renew the existing millage of 5.9568 mills ($5.9568 per $1,000.00) on the taxable valuation as finally equalized of all real and personal property in the City of Flint, from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031, for the sole purpose of funding police and fire protection? It is estimated that 5.9568 mills would raise approximately $6,531,134.00 in the first year of renewal.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote amends the charter to renew a 5.9568-mill tax for 2027–2031 used only for police and fire protection.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

Sources

Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Genesee County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center

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