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Oakland County Zoological Authority: Detroit Zoo millage renewal (0.10 mill)

On the ballot in
Oakland County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

In 2008 and 2016, pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008, Oakland County voters renewed a 10-year property tax millage to fund zoological services through the Oakland County Zoological Authority, supporting animal care for more than 2,000 animals and 200 species, educational and senior programs, and facility maintenance at the Detroit Zoo.To continue providing these services, the Authority seeks to renew and restore the millage to the original voter-approved rate of 0.10 mill (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable value). This proposal would renew the millage at 0.0927 mill and restore the remaining 0.0073 mill that was reduced due to required rollback, for a total authorized rate of 0.10 mill on taxable real and personal property for ten (10) years. If approved, the millage rate would be unchanged from those approved by voters in 2008 and 2016. Funds will be disbursed to the Authority and transferred to the Detroit Zoo as permitted by law. All funds are subject to annual independent audits. It is estimated that $8,831,012 will be collected in the first year. Ballot Question: Do you approve the renewal and restoration of the levy of 0.10 mill on all taxable property in Oakland County for a period of ten (10) years, from 2028 through 2037?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews and restores a 0.10-mill Oakland County property tax for the Detroit Zoo, through the Oakland County Zoological Authority, for 10 years, 2028 to 2037.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

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