Ballot question

City of Ishpeming: library millage

On the ballot in: City of Ishpeming
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

For continuing to provide current Library services, shall the City of Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan be authorized to levy up to an additional 2.1 mills ($2.10 per $1000.00 taxable value) for Library operations and, concurrently, up to .4 mills ($0.40 per $1000.00 taxable value) for Library capital expenditures on all property assessed for taxes within the City of Ishpeming for a period of six (6) years (2026 – 2031, inclusive)? The combined new 2.5 mills will raise approximately $399,527.30 in the first year.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote lets Ishpeming levy up to 2.1 mills for library operations and 0.4 mill for library capital costs (2.5 mills total) for 2026–2031.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the library millage.

Sources

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

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