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Ballot question

Porter Township: road millage renewal

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article 1X, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Porter Township of 1.00 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.9952 mills by the application rollbacks, be increased back to 1.00 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four years (2026 through 2029 inclusive), for the purpose of maintaining and improving roads and public rights of way within the Township, which levy will raise an estimated $90,450.00 in 2026?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote restores the township road tax to 1 mill for 2026–2029 to maintain and improve roads and public rights of way.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

Sources

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