Ballot question
Cooper Charter Township: fire and rescue millage (new)
- On the ballot in
- Cooper charter Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Shall Cooper Charter Township, Kalamazoo County, be authorized to levy annually a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed 2.0 mills ($2.00 per each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable property in the Township for a period of ten (10) years, 2026 through 2035, inclusive, for the purpose of operating, equipping, providing personnel, and purchasing for the fire department; for construction of a new building and facilities for the fire department; and any other purposes authorized by law for fire and rescue services? The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect in the first year (2026) if the millage is approved and levied by the Township is approximately $882,000.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote authorizes a new levy of up to 2 mills for 10 years (2026–2035) for the township fire department, including a new fire building; about $882,000 in 2026.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the new fire and rescue millage.
Sources
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kalamazoo County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center
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