Ballot question

Liberty Township: fire department millage

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the Township of Liberty be authorized to levy and collect a millage up to 1.25 mills per $1,000 of taxable valuation (1.25) of state taxable value for a period of three years beginning November 2026 to be used exclusively for the Fire Department as non-operational funding for the replacement of a fire engine and equipment. If approved, the estimated revenue that will be collected in the first year will be approximately $247,488.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote levies up to 1.25 mills for three years to replace a fire engine and equipment; estimated $247,488 in the first year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the new fire department millage.

Sources

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

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