The Gist
Home

Ballot question

Byron Township: parks and recreation millage (new)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the limitation on general ad valorum taxation within the Township of Byron imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for the Township of Byron by a rate not to exceed (1.00) mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in the year 2026 and continuing through the year 2035, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable value in the Township? The purpose of this new millage levy is to raise additional funds to be used by the Township for funding the expansion, acquisition, improvement, operation, and maintenance of Township parks, recreation facilities, trails, pathways, and sidewalks. It is estimated that a levy of 1.00 mill would provide revenue of $2,019,781 in the first calendar year. If this new millage is approved, the Township Board anticipates levying 0.60 mill on the December 1, 2026, tax bill. The revenue from this new millage levy will be disbursed and used by the Township.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote authorizes a new Byron Township property tax of up to 1 mill for 2026–2035 for parks, recreation facilities, trails, pathways and sidewalks.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the new parks and recreation millage.

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.