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Bourret Township: road brine millage renewal

On the ballot in
Bourret 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 limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Bourret Township of 1.000 mills ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.9542 mills ($0.9542 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks be renewed at 1.000 mills ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for five years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive, for the purpose of providing road brining services, raising an estimated $28,977.00 in the first year the millage is levied.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews the expired road brine millage at 1 mill for 5 years (2026–2030) for road brining, about $28,977 in the first year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal of the road brine millage.

Sources

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