Ballot question
Jamestown Township Proposal 2: fire department millage (new)
- On the ballot in
- Jamestown charter Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxation within the Charter Township of Jamestown be increased by 0.30 mill ($0.30 per $1,000 of taxable value) annually for a period of four years 2027-2030, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township? The purpose of this levy is to provide additional funds for the operation of the Jamestown Charter Township Fire Department. It is estimated that a levy of 0.30 mill would provide revenue of $232,675 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote approves a new 0.30-mill property tax for 2027–2030 for the Jamestown Charter Township Fire Department's operations.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the new fire millage.
Sources
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Ottawa County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center
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