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Ogemaw County: children's assessment services millage

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the Constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in Ogemaw County, Michigan, be increased by up to 0.05 mills ($0.05 per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2026 to 2030, inclusive, to provide trauma therapy, medical care, forensic interviews, family advocacy, and prevention services for Ogemaw County residents who have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect? If approved and levied in full, this Millage will raise an estimated $61,949 in the first calendar year of the levy, based on state taxable valuation. If approved and levied, a portion of the millage may also be disbursed, in accordance with State law, to the Downtown Development Authorities of the City of West Branch and the Township of West Branch.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote approves up to 0.05 mill for five years (2026–2030) for trauma therapy, medical care, forensic interviews and advocacy for residents who experienced abuse or neglect.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the tax.

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