Ballot question
Springfield Township: road improvement millage (new)
- On the ballot in
- Springfield Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
This proposal will permit the Township to levy up to 1 mill for the purpose of providing funds for the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of public roads within the township. Shall the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes which may be levied by the Township of Springfield, Kalkaska County, Michigan, against taxable property in the Township be increased by up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2026 through 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of public roads within the township, with the Township levying such millage for these purposes? If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $72,115 in its first year.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote approves a new township tax of up to 1 mill for 5 years (2026-2030) to build, improve, repair and maintain public roads.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the new tax.
Sources
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kalkaska County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center
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