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Leelanau Township: parks and facilities millage (new)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Leelanau Township impose an increase of up to 0.5000 mills ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for six years, 2026 to 2031 inclusive, for the purpose of needed repair and improvement of township parks and facilities, which .50 mill increase will raise an estimated $311,503 in the first year the millage is levied.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new township tax of up to 0.5 mill for 6 years (2026-2031) to repair and improve township parks and facilities.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the new parks and facilities tax.

Sources

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