Ballot question

Cleon Township: cemetery millage renewal

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Cleon Township, Manistee County, Michigan renew the previous voted increases in the tax rate limitations imposed under article IX, sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in the amount of .2403 mills ($0.2403 per $1000 of taxable value), increased by an additional 0.0097 mill ($0.0097 per $1000 of taxable value) to offset previous millage rollbacks, resulting in a levy of .25 mills ($0.25 per $1000 of taxable value) for 5 years, 2027 through 2031 inclusive, for cemetery operating purposes? The revenue would be disbursed to Cleon Township, and if approved, it is estimated that the revenue generated by this proposal in the first year the millage is levied would be $11,943.00

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews the township's cemetery tax and restores it to 0.25 mill for 5 years (2027-2031).

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

Sources

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

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