Ballot question

Avery Township: operating millage

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes which may be levied by the Township of Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan, against taxable property in the township be increased by up to one (1) mill ($1.00 per $1 ,OOO of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years, 2026 through 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for operating? Shall the township levy such a millage for these purposes? If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $37,827 for the Township when first levied in 2026.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a tax of up to 1 mill for four years (2026–2029) for township operations, raising about $37,827 the first year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the tax.

Sources

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

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