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Beaverton Township: fire millage renewal

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Beaverton Township, of 0.5000 mills ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.4932 mills ($0.4932 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 0.4932 mills ($0.4932 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 5 years, 2026 through 2031 inclusive, for the purpose of providing fire protection services, including the purchase, housing, operation, and maintenance of equipment, raising an estimated $40,003.00 in the first year the millage is levied?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews 0.4932 mill for 5 years (2026–2031 as printed) for fire protection services and equipment, about $40,003 in the first year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal of the expired fire millage.

Sources

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