Ballot question

Richland and Logan Townships: fire department millage renewal

On the ballot in: Richland and Logan Townships (joint fire department millage)
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the previously voted increase in tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the Townships of Richland and Logan imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution reduced by required millage rollbacks to 0.9851 mills ($0.98) per $1000 of taxable value be renewed by 1.0000 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of ten (10) years 2028 through 2037 inclusive for the purpose of Fire Department Operations; and shall the Townships levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year the millage is levied an estimated $ 88,728.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews and restores a 1-mill property tax in Richland and Logan townships for 10 years (2028–2037) for fire department operations.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

Sources

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

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