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Central Montcalm Public Schools: operating millage (Headlee restoration)

On the ballot in
Central Montcalm Public Schools
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance.Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Central Montcalm Public School, Montcalm and Ionia Counties, Michigan, be increased by 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years, 2026 to 2029, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2026 is approximately $319,075 (this millage is to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote raises the non-homestead tax limit by 3 mills for 2026–2029, levied only to restore Headlee rollbacks, about $319,075 in 2026.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the increase; the district's non-homestead operating levy is not restored.

Sources

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