Ballot question
Stronach Township: fire and emergency services millage (new)
- On the ballot in
- Stronach Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Shall the constitutional limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property within the Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan, be increased by and the Stronach Township Board be authorized to levy annually an additional millage of up 1/6805 mills ($1.68 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2027 through 2031, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue operations, firefighting equipment and apparatus, station improvements, staffing, training and other public safety purposes authorized by law? It is estimated that the levy of 1.6805 mills would raise approximately $105, 909 in the first year the millage is levied.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote approves a new township tax of up to 1.6805 mills for 5 years (2027-2031) for fire protection, emergency medical and rescue services, equipment and staffing.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the new tax.
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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