Ballot question

Stronach Township: fire department millage renewal

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan renew the previously approved override of the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution of one and one-half (1.5) mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), be renewed at the original voted one and one-half (1.5) mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for five (5) years, 2027 through 2031 inclusive, for the purpose of Fire Department protection, maintenance, equipment and education, If approved, it is estimated that the revenue generated by this proposal in the first year the millage is levied would be $94,534.64.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews the township's 1.5-mill tax for 5 years (2027-2031) for fire department protection, maintenance, equipment and education.

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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