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Blue Lake Township: fire department facilities millage

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the millage request of 0.75 mills in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Blue Lake Township, be levied and reduced by the required Headlee roll back as applicable. ($0.75 per $1,000.00 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the ten year period of 2026 through 2035 inclusive, for the purpose of construction of facilities and grounds in the Fire Department; and shall the Township be authorized to levy such request? The estimated revenue the Township will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2026 is $135,228.98

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a 0.75-mill Blue Lake Township property tax for 2026–2035 to build fire department facilities and grounds.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the millage.

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