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City of Lathrup Village: new library services millage (1 mill)

On the ballot in
City of Lathrup Village
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the City of Lathrup Village, Oakland County, Michigan, be authorized to levy a new millage of 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), for a period of five (5) years, 2027 through 2031 inclusive, with the revenue to be used exclusively to fund the City’s library services contract? If approved and levied in full, this millage is estimated to generate approximately $175,000 in the first calendar year of the levy. This millage would be subject to reduction as required by law, including the Headlee Amendment.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves a new 1-mill tax for five years, 2027 through 2031, used only to fund the city's library services contract.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the new tax.

Sources

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