Ballot question

Franklin Township: fire apparatus millage renewal

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Franklin Township impose an increase of .25 mills ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) which has been in effect previously and levy it for 4 (four) years namely: 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 inclusive for Purchase of Fire Truck and other Firefighting Apparatus for the Township, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $16,350?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 0.25-mill Franklin Township levy for 2027–2030 to buy a fire truck and other firefighting equipment.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

Sources

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

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