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Bay Area Transportation Authority: public transit millage renewal

On the ballot in
Bay Area Transportation Authority (Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties)
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the Bay Area Transportation Authority for Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed .4589 mills ($0.46 per $1,000 of taxable value), a renewal of the .4788 mills reduced to .4589 mills under the Headlee Amendment, on taxable property within its jurisdiction for seven (7) years, 2028 through 2034, inclusive, to fund public transportation capital and operating expenses and provide transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities? The estimated first year revenue is approximately $6,041,755. By law, a portion of millage will be distributed to other governmental tax-capturing entities, including the Traverse City, Village of Kingsley, Village of Fife Lake and Interlochen Downtown Development Authorities and the Grand Traverse and Leelanau County Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews the transit authority's tax at up to 0.4589 mill for 7 years (2028-2034) for public transportation, including service for seniors and people with disabilities.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

Sources

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