Ballot question

City of Alma: Alma Public Library building millage renewal

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the City of Alma, County of Gratiot, State of Michigan, be increased by up to 1.0000 mills ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state taxable value for a period of six years, 2027 through 2032, inclusive, for the capital improvements, repairs and maintenance of the Alma Public Library building and grounds within the corporate limits of the City of Alma? The amount of revenue the City of Alma will collect if this millage is approved and levied by the City in the first year is estimated to be $235,000. The revenue generated from this millage, if the proposal is passed, will be disbursed to the City of Alma.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves up to 1 mill for 6 years (2027–2032) for capital improvements, repairs and maintenance of the Alma Public Library building and grounds, about $235,000 in year one.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the library building millage.

Sources

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

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