Ballot question
Wilcox Township: fire and medical first response millage (new)
- On the ballot in
- Wilcox Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Shall Wilcox Township increase the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy a new additional millage of 0.75 mills ($0.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) on taxable property within Wilcox Township annually for two (2) years, 2026 through 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of funding fire protection and medical first responder services in the Township? If approved and levied, this millage would raise an estimated $29,690 in the first year of levy.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote approves a new township tax of 0.75 mill for 2 years (2026-2027) for fire protection and medical first response.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the new tax.
Sources
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Newaygo County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center
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